Literature

934 Master's degrees in Literature

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Literature

Students in the Literature program from Texas State University have the extraordinary opportunity to hear and meet a wide variety of writers. Most authors stay for a few days, giving readings, attending receptions, visiting classes, and meeting with graduate students. Other major writers join the faculty for two-year terms.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,720/yr

University College Dublin4,3(162)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Irish Folklore and Ethnology

The MA Irish Folklore and Ethnology at University College Dublin is a recently established programme which offers students the chance to acquire in-depth knowledge of a unique and vibrant aspect of Irish culture – that of oral tradition and folklore, representing the history and heritage of Ireland at vernacular level.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$26,478/yr

Uppsala University4,2(122)

Uppsala, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English - American Literature and Culture

In the Master Programme in English - American Literature and Culture at Uppsala University, you will study American literature in relation to such fields as transnationalism and migration studies, the risk humanities, critical finance studies, the environmental and energy humanities, and black studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,816/yr

Minnesota State University Mankato4,3(17)

Mankato, United States

Literature and English Studies

The Literature and English Studies programs at Minnesota State University Mankato offer a robust background in British, American, and world literatures, with emphasis placed on critical thinking.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

2 years$15,178/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Jewish Thought

The Jewish Thought programme at University at Buffalo is a 30-credit Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course offers advanced training in the spiritual and intellectual history of Judaism. Available for full-time study, it focuses on medieval and modern texts to prepare students for doctoral research or professional roles.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,740/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Teaching of Writing and Literature

At the core of the English - Teaching of Writing and Literature concentration from George Mason University are courses on pedagogies of literature and composition, reinforced by courses in literature, writing, linguistics, and theory.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$41,124/yr

York St John University4,0(44)

York, United Kingdom

Contemporary Literature

Contemporary literature is full of innovation, diversity and creativity. This Contemporary Literature course at York St John University is your opportunity to become a literary critic in the contemporary writing scene.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$16,012/yr

University of Groningen4,2(119)

Groningen, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English Literature and Culture

Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Study the Master's track in English Literature and Culture from the University of Groningen to learn more!

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,494/yr

University of Aberdeen4,5(79)

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature and Culture with Gaelic

Study literature from across the world and explore cultures and societies in and beyond the English-speaking world. Gain a global outlook while learning from experts in languages, literatures and culture.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$28,225/yr

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam4,2(131)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces

This Humanities Research - Literature and Contested Spaces MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed to equip the next generation of humanities researchers with the tools to design innovative, imaginative research across disciplines.

M.Res. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,917/yr

University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(35)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature Education

At Literature Education from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia you will be able to work closely with our highly accomplished award winning faculty members whose devotion to quality teaching, learning and research ensure an effective and meaningful learning experience.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$7,697/yr

Beihang University3,5(12)

Beijing, China Top 2% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature

The School of Foreign Languages from Beihang University, which offers the English Language and Literature program has all the advantages that a nation's prestige university can have—a wide range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programs and a variety of faculty and research disciplines to cater for the needs of any individual student.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,124/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,128/yr

National Ilan University5,0(1)

Yilan, Taiwan

Foreign Languages and Literature

The Master in Foreign Languages and Literature is offered at National Ilan University. Studying a degree in a foreign language doesn't just bestow upon you a highly desirable skill set, it also gives you an invaluable leading edge by presenting you to potential employers as a distinctly 21st century candidate.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,182/yr

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(17)

Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Literature and Writing Studies

Our combined MA/PhD Literature and Writing Studies program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is divided into three stages for both Writing Studies and Literary Studies students: MA Coursework, PhD coursework and Special Fields Exam, and Dissertation and Defense.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,266/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Children's Literature

The University of British Columbia offers a Master of Arts in Children's Literature (MACL) Program, jointly offered by the Departments of English and Language and Literacy Education, the Creative Writing Program, and the School of Library, Archival & Information Studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Spanish programme of Rutgers University is a programme that can be completed totally online or in a combination of course platforms – online, hybrid, on-campus, and/or summer study abroad in Spain and Peru.

M.A.T. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$37,416/yr

Florida International University (FIU)4,3(88)

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish

The graduate programs in Hispanic Literature are intended to prepare students to become first-rate scholars and teachers. The Master of Arts in Spanish at Florida International University focuses on Peninsular literature and Spanish American literature, including the literature written by Hispanics in the United States.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,014/yr

University of Louisiana at Lafayette4,3(7)

Lafayette, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

French

The Master of Arts in French at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the French language, literature, and culture.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,576/yr

University College Cork4,3(169)

Cork, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

English (Medieval and Renaissance Literature)

The English (Medieval and Renaissance Literature) degree delivered by the University College Cork offers students the opportunity to explore Old English, Middle English, and early modern literature in all its rich variety and contexts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,674/yr