Filters
Filters
- Masters
- Humanities Programs
- Literature
Sort by
163 Literature Masters Degree Programs


Promoted
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Reading Education, M.Ed.
- Charlotte, USA
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Full time
33 hours
Distance Learning
English
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading Education program is designed for experienced, licensed, practicing elementary, middle and high school teachers. Our flexible online master’s program allows you to obtain your M level/advanced license for teaching in the state of North Carolina.

Promoted
Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
MFA in Literary Translation
- Boston, USA
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Arabic, German, Greek, Latin, Persian, Spanish
Graduates of MFA in Literary Translation will be equipped with the skills, connections, and portfolio to find translation work and to pursue a wide variety of international careers, not only in literary but also in technical, legal, and humanitarian fields. They will be well qualified to work as editors in literary publishing, as many Boston University MFA and Ph.D. graduates have gone on to do. For those desiring further graduate study, the MFA provides an exceptionally strong foundation from which to begin a Ph.D. in comparative literature, language & literature, or area studies or social science field.


Promoted
UNIR
Master's Degree in Spanish and Latin American Literature
- Online
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
Spanish
Train yourself with the only official online master's degree specializing in Spanish literature written on both sides of the Atlantic. By studying this Master's degree, you will train with the best international writers and learn about the main Spanish and Latin American literary movements.


Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Literature and Culture Studies
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The master's degree offers complete training that ranges from literary and cultural studies to tools for publishing literary texts or the field of cultural industries. Tradition, modernity and diversity coexist making literature and culture a door between the university and the world.


Vilnius University
Master in English Studies
- Vilnius, Lithuania
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The English Studies programme offers a specialist qualification in English literature, cultural studies, and linguistics. It combines theoretical and empirical analysis of the role of the English language, culture, and literature in modern society. The programme features three balanced blocks of courses in linguistics, literature, and culture, with an optional specialisation in Media Linguistics. This track provides a solid foundation in contemporary linguistic research, equipping students for careers in research, teaching, and language-related fields.
Best programs for you
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with programs!


University College Dublin
Fast-track counseling
MA Literature & Culture
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
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.


Tallinn University
Master in Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies
- Tallinn, Estonia
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Engage in a broadly interdisciplinary study of the relationships between literature, visual culture, and film in contemporary and historical contexts. Students gain cutting-edge theoretical insights into intermedial aesthetics and into the philosophy of literature, art, and film. And are provided with critical tools for the cultural analysis of contemporary audiovisual, image, and text-based media.


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.

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.


University of Groningen
Fast-track counseling
MA in Literary Studies
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
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.


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


Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Research in Language and Literature Teaching
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
The master's degree in Research in Language and Literature Teaching is one of only a small number of educational programs that address this subject as a discipline in its own right. It is designed to train professional researchers capable of analysing processes related to the teaching and learning of languages and literature, with the capacity to formulate proposals to meet contemporary challenges in linguistic and literary education.


University of Jaén
Master's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature: Research and Professional Applications
- Jaén, Spain
Master degree
Full time
2 years
Blended
Spanish
The Master’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature: Research and Professional Applications delivers training in the theory, methodology and practical tools you will need to work in the field of Spanish language and literature as a professional or researcher, with a particular focus on teaching Spanish as a foreign language.


Linnaeus University
Master of Arts In English Language and Literature
- Växjö, Sweden
MSc
Full time
120 hours
On-Campus
English
This is a two-year program at the second level with English as its main field of study. You can choose to specialize in linguistics or literature, or a combination of these.


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.


University of Bologna
Master in Italian Studies and European Literary Cultures: Italian Studies
- Bologna, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Italian Studies is the Second Cycle Degree program based on the newest results of cultural analysis developed by the University of Bologna.
Popular Humanities Programs Literature degree types
Popular study format
Learn more about Literature Masters degree programs
A Master's degree in Literature delves into the analysis and interpretation of texts from various genres and cultures, enhancing your understanding of the written word. This program encourages critical thinking and creativity, fostering a deep appreciation for narrative techniques and literary theory.
Through courses in comparative literature, narrative theory, and cultural studies, you'll explore diverse voices and perspectives. You'll gain precise skills such as textual analysis, critical research methods, and advanced writing techniques, which prepare you for roles in academia, publishing, and content creation. Engaging with various literary traditions sharpens your ability to interpret complex texts, an essential skill for today’s information-driven world.
The environment nurtures growth as students strengthen their analytical abilities while engaging with challenging material. Graduates emerge equipped to contribute thoughtfully to discussions around literature and culture, opening doors to careers in writing, editing, or teaching at various levels. Completing a Master's in Literature not only enriches your appreciation for literature but also enhances your employability in a range of fields that value strong communication and analytical skills.