Literature

934 Master's degrees in Literature

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Modern Thought and Literature

The Modern Thought and Literature programme at Stanford University offers an interdisciplinary approach to literary study. This full-time degree focuses on the intersection of creative writing and literature, providing students with a rigorous academic environment at a world-leading institution in the United States.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$42,360/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries

The Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries MA course from the University of York offers a versatile and innovative approach to the study of literary production in the context of the wider cultural and creative industries.

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

1 year$36,405/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Department of Languages and Literatures at The City University of New York offers graduate studies in Spanish leading to an M.A. in Spanish.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,650/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Celtic and Gaelic

Whether you are interested in literature, language, history or culture, the Celtic and Gaelic programme at the University of Glasgow provide a supportive environment for postgraduate research.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,514/yr

Government College University Faisalabad4,0(496)

Faisalabad, Pakistan Top 4% in Worldwide

English Linguistics and Literature

The vision of the English Literature program from Government College University Faisalabad is to stimulate humanistic learning and the capacity to respond rationally and imaginatively to literature and life.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$98/yr

United Arab Emirates University3,8(9)

Al ‘Ayn, United Arab Emirates Top 2% in Worldwide

Arabic Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature from United Arab Emirates University is a one-track program that combines several fields of Arabic linguistics and literary criticism. Students' area of specialization is based on their dissertation topic.

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

2 years$6,535/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

East Asian Studies

The East Asian Studies MA program from New York University is designed for students who seek specialized and individualized enhancement of their undergraduate education.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,646/yr

University of Warwick4,3(142)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Ancient Literature and Thought

Explore a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts on the Ancient Literature and Thought MA. The Classics and Ancient History department at the University of Warwick will provide you with an intensive introduction to literary theory through an interdisciplinary approach.

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

1 year$39,707/yr

University of Amsterdam4,1(110)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Language, Literature and Education

The Language, Literature and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam is a one-year programme designed for students who are interested in teaching language and literature. You will specialise in one of seven major European languages or language families.

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

1 year$30,285/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Assyriology

The graduate program in Assyriology from Yale University, emphasizes both Sumerian and Akkadian, as well as a full sequence of courses in Mesopotamian history and civilization, over a period of three years of coursework.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$50,900/yr

University of Stavanger3,9(19)

Stavanger, Norway Top 5% in Worldwide

English and Literacy Studies

Is the book an endangered species? Are text messages destroying the English language? What were medieval books like? How do children learn to read and write? Who was Shakespeare and does it matter? What does reading do to our minds?

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$6,470/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature programme at the University at Buffalo is a rigorous postgraduate degree designed for deep research. This full-time course typically spans two years, offering students a robust academic environment to explore global literary traditions and advanced theory within a diverse scholarly community.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,740/yr

Aarhus University3,9(222)

Aarhus, Denmark +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Children's Literature, Media and Culture (Erasmus Mundus)

The international Master’s degree programme in Children's Literature, Media and Culture (Erasmus Mundus) offered at Aarhus University explores the rapidly evolving fields of literature, media, and education with a specific focus on children and young adults.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,713/yr

University of West Georgia4,5(6)

Online

Reading Instruction

The Reading Instruction program of University of West Georgia is a graduate degree program housed in the Department of Learning and Teaching in the College of Education.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

$7,410/full

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English - Literary History

Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,390/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

English (650-1550)

The English (650-1550) 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.

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$55,825/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

Bridgetown, Barbados +1

Literatures in English

The M.Phil. in Literatures in English at The University of the West Indies is devoted to both the teaching of and research on literatures in English, that is, a wide variety of Anglophone literatures and not just English Literature.

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

3 years$18,050/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) from The Ohio State University offers the MA and PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,318/yr

University of Fribourg4,3(7)

Fribourg, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Languages and Literatures: English

Over the four semesters, the Languages and Literatures: English programme at University of Fribourg involves a broad-based approach in which most students work on all of the subdisciplines of English, with an option to study one field in depth – British or American literature, Medieval literature, or Linguistics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$2,220/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature program at the University of Toronto provides advanced academic development in either literature or linguistics, as well as outstanding training in research and communication skills in French, preparing students for doctoral studies and careers in such fields as teaching, government administration, and communications.

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

1 year$23,402/yr