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233 Master's degrees in Literature in United Kingdom
Comparative Literature
Study of literary texts in transnational, global and postcolonial contexts. Engage with literary and cultural texts from different language backgrounds using an exciting range of methodological approaches. University of Aberdeen offers a degree in Comparative Literature.

Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Children's Literature and Literacies
The Children's Literature and Literacies programme at the University of Glasgow is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.
Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature
The Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature offered at the University of Oxford can be used as a route to the DPhil, if then followed by two years of doctoral study. Applicants for the MPhil wishing to enter doctoral programmes elsewhere after their master's degree at Oxford are also welcomed.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.
Russian and East European Literature and Culture
This Russian and East European Literature and Culture MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is one of the most wide-ranging programmes of its kind, offering a rich variety of modules on the region, ranging from the premodern period to the 21st century, from Russia and Poland to the Czech Republic and Croatia, and from film and philosophy to literature and cultural studies.
Arabic
The MLitt in Arabic from University of St Andrews will deepen your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world.
Dramaturgy
The Dramaturgy programme from Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive exploration of the practice and theory of drama, theatre and performance composition.
Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory
The MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; contemporary experimental poetry and many more.

Creative Writing
Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, the Creative Writing programme at The University of Edinburgh is tailored towards your practice in either fiction or poetry.
Comparative Literature and Culture with German
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 cultures.

Publishing Studies
The Publishing Studies MRes from University of Stirling helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.

English Literature
In a world of information overload and 'alternative facts', the ability to read between the lines is more valuable than ever. Studying the English Literature MA at the University of Surrey equips you with the skills to do this.
French
At French from Birkbeck, University of London we aim for students to make the transition into fully fledged, independent academic researchers, with the skills necessary to present their research orally as well as in writing, in addition to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge.
English (1830-1914)
The English (1830-1914) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
Comparative Literature and Culture (5 years)
Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.

Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme of the University of Glasgow offers interdisciplinary study across linguistic cultures as well as academic fields. Benefitting from a strong and diverse School of Modern Languages and Cultures, you will be able to take courses in the comparative study of literatures, film, visual arts, or societies of two or more language areas
Literature and Culture
Discover the MA in Literature and Culture at the University of Salford, a one or two-year programme available for full-time or part-time study. This M.A. degree immerses you in the intricate relationship between literature and cultural contexts, enhancing your analytical and creative skills for your future career.
Black British Literature
This ground-breaking Black British Literature programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is timely and necessary, taking black British writing seriously as a discipline.
Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures
Modern Languages and Comparative Literatures from Birkbeck, University of London offers you the chance to explore the cultures of French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish and Latin American language-speaking areas.