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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in European, American, and Postcolonial Language and Literature
- Venice, Italy
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This English-taught European, American, and Postcolonial Language and Literature degree at Ca' Foscari University of Venice is a highly specialised programme concentrating on a single language-literature-culture, selected from seven available pathways.


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University of Cumbria
MA in Literature, Romanticism and the English Lake District
- Ambleside, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our Master's in English Literature offers a unique opportunity to study a rich body of literary and non-literary texts within the geographical landscape which inspired them. This course is offered at the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus, which is located in the very heart of the Lake District National Park - a UNESCO world heritage site. For generations, the stunning landscape of the English Lake District has been a source of inspiration for poets and writers alike. We look forward to welcoming you onto our unique MA, to study a body of writing which explores our deep relationship with place and the natural environment, all within this awe-inspiring backdrop of this magnificent landscape.


University College Dublin
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MA Literature & Culture
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The MA in Literature & Culture is our flagship MA programme in English-language literature and culture. Students work with leading international scholars and world-class teachers, who have expertise in a wide range of areas, from the literature of the Middle Ages to the modern and contemporary.


Leiden University
MA Literary Studies
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Literary Studies at Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation.
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University of Groningen
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MA in Literary Studies
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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Are you interested in the study of literature? This Master's program offers three tracks: Writing Editing and Mediating, English Literature and Culture, and European Literatures and Culture.


Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MA in English - Literary Studies
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA in English - Literary Studies To provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of English Literary Studies, enabling students to pursue specialized fields of study or to choose a flexible arrangement of topics that bypass traditional period or national boundaries.


Leiden University
MA Arts, Literature and Media (Research)
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This interdisciplinary research master offers the best of three worlds (arts, literature and media) through a programme of well-designed courses, combining theoretical and historical training with free space for specialisation


University of Cape Town
MA in Literary Studies in English
- Cape Town, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of English Literary Studies at UCT recently launched a revised coursework Master's degree that foregrounds research into English Literary Studies in the global South. The new MA aims to equip a new generation of postgraduate students to conduct research into the compelling issues that arise in our discipline at a time when questions of canonicity are under revision and new approaches to literary studies are generating new archives and addressing the coloniality of received archives. The course helps to equip students to develop their own research paths and would make excellent preparation before moving into the PhD


University of Groningen
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MA Classics
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
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The Classics track is a highly flexible interdisciplinary one-year Program, offering a variety of research-led courses on Greek and Latin literature, language and culture.


King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Shakespeare Studies
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This master’s in Shakespeare Studies is taught jointly between King’s and Shakespeare’s Globe. You’ll get unique access to the education and research team at Shakespeare’s Globe, where you’ll learn about early modern playhouses, audiences and performance practices. You’ll join the Globe’s radical theatrical experiment, which is inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of its two beautiful theatres, the Globe and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.


Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies
- Brussels, Belgium
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
What makes more sense than studying a Multilingual Master in the most prominent hub of multiculturalism in Europe? Take courses in linguistics and literary studies in up to nine different languages, specialise in a specific language-related scientific discipline and in one or two specific languages.


King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This MA provides you with the opportunity to study theatre and performance in a dynamic research environment in the heart of London. From contemporary theatres to live art performances, cultural tourism and the spectacles of the West End, avant-garde dramas and political interventions, site-specific events, choreographies and compositions, you'll be introduced to a range of theatre and performance practices.


University of Groningen
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MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
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The master Classics and Ancient Civilizations consists of two tracks:


KU Leuven
Máster en Estudios Ibéricos e Iberoamericanos
- Leuven, Belgium
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
This master's degree delves into the study of Spanish and Latin American cultures taking into account the current context of globalization. The core of the program is made up of subjects related to the cultural dimension of the area (literatures, languages, art, cinema, architecture, cultural history). Special attention is devoted to the interactions between Flanders and the Spanish-speaking world, as well as to processes of identity formation in Spain and Latin America.


Queen Mary University London
MA English Literature
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
Our specialist MA English Literature programme offers you the chance to tailor a broad range of module choices to your own interests. You will be supported by world renowned scholars, working at the cutting edge of literary studies.
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Pursuing a Master's degree in Literature opens up a world of exploration into human experiences, cultures, and emotions through texts from various periods and forms. This degree encourages you to analyze literature critically and creatively while enhancing your understanding of storytelling techniques and themes.
Throughout your studies, you'll delve into diverse literary theories and methodologies, engaging with texts from poetry to contemporary fiction. This program emphasizes research skills, enabling you to craft in-depth analyses and interpret complex narratives. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives and challenge traditional interpretations. Common courses may include Literary Criticism, Comparative Literature, and Creative Writing, allowing you to refine your analytical and communicative abilities.
Graduates of Literature Master's programs often find opportunities in various fields, such as publishing, education, or content creation. Professionals in this area use their skill in articulating ideas and shaping narratives to contribute meaningfully to society, expanding the understanding and appreciation of literature and its impact on culture.