LiteratureNorth America

381 Master's degrees in Literature in North America

Virginia Tech4,5(19)

Blacksburg, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures

The fully accredited Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures program of Virginia Tech is designed to meet the needs of students seeking academic and other professional careers in contexts that require intercultural competency as well as a specialized knowledge of Spanish and/or French.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$32,622/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

French and Spanish

The French and Spanish program of the University at Buffalo offers students the opportunity to specialize in French or Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics or a combination of these fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,740/yr

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

Reading

The Master of Arts in Reading program at Eastern Michigan University provides candidates with a strong theoretical foundation in the field of reading and literacy, as well as skills needed to address the needs of K-12 learners, particularly those who require specialized literacy intervention.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,916/yr

Villanova University3,9(11)

Philadelphia, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Liberal Studies

In the Liberal Studies program at Villanova University, students are free to investigate what truly interests them by tracing their own path through the disciplines. Working with faculty mentors, they develop an individualized curriculum that combines foundational LST courses with other graduate courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,650/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing

The Writing program at Northwestern University provides students the opportunity to grow as artists within the specializations of fiction, nonfiction, popular fiction, and poetry. The small-group workshop format allows for individual attention from published, award-winning faculty.

M.A. Part-time Blended

1 yearTuition not available

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,2(9)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Texts, Technologies and Literature

The Master of Arts in Texts, Technologies and Literature at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides an opportunity for advanced students to further their understanding of literature and a broad array of other texts, including digital, academic and those that function in everyday use, in relation to both historical and contemporary culture.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,838/yr

University of Delaware4,0(36)

Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy

The purpose of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy from University of Delaware is to provide students with the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of language proficiency, in-depth understanding of literature, civilization and culture, and research and teaching skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,480/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

By virtue of the Program’s ability to draw on the curricular strengths of several academic departments, we have the flexibility and resources to accommodate individualized plans of study for qualified students. We offer a degree in Comparative Literature at Purdue University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,194/yr

Naropa University4,3(4)

Boulder, United States

Creative Writing (Low-Residency)

Creative Writing (Low-Residency) offered by Naropa University, the award-winning Jack Kerouac School faculty will support you in discovering both your best creative work and your best self.

M.F.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$15,150/yr

Hollins University4,0(1)

Roanoke, United States

Children's Literature

Children’s Literature at Hollins University offers a program for those desiring a terminal degree and wishing to immerse themselves in a concentrated creative environment, supported by a foundation of critical study in the appropriate genres.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$36,000/yr

Hollins University4,0(1)

Roanoke, United States

Children's Literature

Children’s Literature at Hollins University offers program for students wishing to prepare for doctoral study and for faculty already teaching at the college level who wish to add children’s literature to their specializations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,000/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Editing

The M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing at West Virginia University is a 30-hour degree that combines theories of writing with practice in real-world writing situations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,024/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages and Literatures

Slavic Languages and Literatures at University of Wisconsin Madison is a national leader of doctoral programs in the field, and welcomes students with a B.A./B.S. or M.A. who are interested in all areas of Russian and comparative Slavic prose, poetry, drama, and philosophy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,732/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(21)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

The MA degree is offered in the fields of Chinese language, Chinese literature, Japanese language, Japanese literature, Korean language, Korean literature, and Korean for Professionals. The East Asian Languages and Literatures program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$44,864/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Germanic Languages and Literatures

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University is home to one of the oldest and largest Germanic Languages and Literatures programs in the country.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,310/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English graduate program at the University of Oklahoma offers a vibrant intellectual community with specializations in literary and cultural studies, rhetoric and writing, and creative writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$22,062/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

New Kingston, Jamaica

Literatures in English

Literatures in English from The University of the West Indies covers Caribbean literature, English literature from Elizabethan to modern times.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,000/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Program in Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at Austin has as its goal the cultivation of multilingual and multicultural critical understanding and literacy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,694/yr

Southern Connecticut State University4,0(1)

New Haven, United States

Romance Languages - French

The Master of Arts degree in Romance Languages is designed for students interested in French, Italian, Spanish, or any combination of two of these. The Romance Languages - French degree is offered at Southern Connecticut State University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,446/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

German

Internationally recognized for its cutting-edge research and teaching, the German programme at Rutgers University has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years: We emphasize interdisciplinary modes of inquiry and foster excellence in research and pedagogy at all levels of instruction.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,416/yr