Ben-Gurion University of the Negev M.A. in English Literature
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

M.A. in English Literature

  • Be'er Sheva, Israel
  • Sde Boker, Israel

MA

2 years

English

Full time

Oct 2026

ILS 17,329 / per year *

On-Campus

* varies according to CPI index

Key Summary

About: The Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev offers an MA in English Literature (and an MA in Linguistics). Both programmes run over two years with thesis (research) or non-thesis tracks. They cover current research topics, academic discourse, methodologies, critical reasoning, and academic writing; the thesis track produces original research. The university stresses cultural exchange, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a welcoming campus.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue teaching, academic research, publishing or editing, work in cultural institutions, curriculum or content development, or enter doctoral study. The degree builds research, critical thinking, literary analysis, and writing skills.

The Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics offers two Programs: an MA in English Literature and an MA in Linguistics.

Both the English Literature and the Linguistics MA Programs offer either a thesis (research) track or a non-thesis (general) track. Both are two-year Programs. All tracks have three objectives:

  • to expose students to current research topics in the field;
  • to engage students in academic discourse, research methodologies and critical reasoning;
  • to train students in academic writing and usage of professional literature.

All tracks are designed to take two years. Additionally, the goal of the thesis track is that students conduct original research and contribute to scientific knowledge.