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381 Master's degrees in Literature in North America
English - Literature
By studying English - Literature at California State University Northridge, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences.
Liturgical Studies
The Liturgical Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in critical research into the historical evolution of Christian rites; theological reflection about Christian ritual practice (historical and contemporary); and analysis/interpretation of the ritual practices and embodied faith expressions of particular liturgical traditions.
Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics
The Master of Arts in Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst is a perfect opportunity to further your language skills and cultural knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies program from University of the West is a two-year, full-time degree program that allows students to gain a critical appreciation and understanding of different facets of religion. More specifically, it seeks to extend a student’s background in Buddhism and Buddhist Studies, with an emphasis on practical applications in the contemporary world.
English and Modern Languages - English, Literature
English and Modern Languages - English, Literature from Pittsburg State University is designed for students who enjoy the challenge of analyzing great works of British, American, and international authors, of engaging with the ideas and themes found in the best that has been thought and said, and of tracing the grand arcs of literary history.

Romance Languages
A student entering the Romance Languages programme offered by University of Memphis will be assigned a major advisor, usually the respective graduate coordinator for French or Spanish.
English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies
English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa equip students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory.
Romance Languages
The Romance Languages program of the University of Oregon offers options leading to the degree of master of arts (MA) in romance languages, French, Italian, or Spanish.
Comparative Literature
The Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto offers the Master of Arts degree program to students qualified to pursue literary studies involving several languages.
Dramatic Writing
The University of New Mexico MFA in Dramatic Writing provides professional training to promising and distinctive writers from New Mexico and beyond.
Spanish Language and Literature
The Spanish Language and Literature program of the University at Buffalo is for you if you intend to teach Spanish particularly in public schools.
French Language and Literature
The Department of French and Italian at University of Maryland prepares students for the Master of Arts (FRIT) and Doctor of Philosophy (FRMS) degrees in French Language and Literature.
Reading Education
Learn new strategies to improve your teaching with the Reading Education program of Texas Woman's University.
Theatre
The Theatre MA program offered at University of South Carolina provides students with a solid background in theatre history, literature and critical theory, while assisting the development of research skills that promote advanced scholarship of the art form.

English Language and Literature
Join our community of critical thinkers and creative writers to reimagine worlds across styles, genres, and mediums, engaging our ever-changing world with this English Language and Literature MA programme from University of Tulsa.
English
Villanova University has been granting the MA in English for more than 50 years. We wed that sense of history with a cutting-edge awareness of the vitality of English as a global discipline. We also offer highly innovative curricular opportunities to explore non-PhD-track career options.
English
The Master of Arts in English program at San Diego State University welcomes applicants aiming to study literature and cultural texts at advanced levels.
Spanish
Spanish from San José State University offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in Hispanic literature, linguistics, and culture.
Comparative Literature
Students in Comparative Literature from The City University of New York come from over twenty-five countries and are native speakers of as many languages. They bring a range of cultural and intellectual interests and have given the program in Comparative Literature at the Graduate Center an international character second to none that mirrors New York City in all its depth and complexity.
Theological Studies
Come to the Theological Studies program from University of Dayton for top-quality, up-to-date, broad ranging theological education in biblical, historical, systematic, moral and pastoral theology.