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5 Literary Theory Masters Degree Programs
Queen's University Belfast
MA English - Literary Studies
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
To provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of English Literary Studies, enabling students to pursue specialised fields of study (via guided pathways in specialist areas) or to choose a flexible arrangement of topics that bypass traditional period or national boundaries.
University of Groningen
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MA in Arts & Culture (research): Arts, Media and Literary Studies
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture. Arts, Media and Literary Studies equips students with knowledge and skills to become researchers and experts on the role that the arts, literature and media play in society, now and in the past. The programme offers a rich multi- and interdisciplinary framework within which students can specialize in one of the following disciplines or combinations of disciplines, under close supervision of a highly qualified research faculty:
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University of Cincinnati
Theory MM
- Cincinnati, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Theory (MM) program is designed to offer students a deep understanding of critical theoretical foundations across various disciplines. It emphasizes the development of analytical...
Universitas Padjadjaran
Master in Literary Studies
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This program offers two fields of study, namely Contemporary Literature and Philology.
St. Marys University
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Literary Translation
- Waldegrave Road, United Kingdom
MA
English
The MFA program has four tracks: poetry writing, fiction, nonfiction, and literary translation. The course of study centers on writing workshop classes in which faculty lead students in critiques of one another’s writing. Students take three workshops in their own genre, and a crossover workshop in another genre, and they take two craft classes, one in their own genre and one in another genre.
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Studying Literary Theory at the Master's level allows you to delve deeply into texts, exploring their meanings and the contexts that shape them. This field encourages critical thinking and analytical skills, equipping you to examine literature through various lenses.
In this program, students engage with core concepts such as deconstruction, structuralism, and postcolonial theory, enabling them to analyze texts from different perspectives. Many learners start by exploring historical and contemporary literary theories, and they often focus on theoretical frameworks that illuminate the social and cultural implications of literature. Students strengthen their analytical skills as they tackle complex texts and theories, engaging them with fresh ideas and perspectives.
Through research-oriented coursework, you'll learn to craft compelling essays and critiques, honing your ability to articulate nuanced arguments. Typically, Master's degree graduates pursue careers in academia, publishing, or journalism, where their skills in interpretation and communication are highly valued. The program prepares you for roles where critical analysis and creativity intersect, providing a solid foundation for various professional pathways in the literary field.