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47 English Literature Master's degrees found
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
M.A. in English Literature
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics offers an MA in English Literature. All tracks are designed to take two years. The English Literature programs offer either a thesis (research) track or a non-thesis (general) track. Additionally, the goal of the thesis track is that students conduct original research and contribute to scientific knowledge.
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Bar-Ilan University
MA in Creative Writing
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The two-year program, housed in the Department of English Literature and Linguistics at Bar-Ilan University, offers an MA in English Literature with specializations in Literary Fiction, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
MA in English Studies
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Explore literature, film, television, and theory in a range of international contexts in this dynamic, taught postgraduate course. This is a flexible and challenging master's course, delivered by a team of tutors with internationally recognized academic expertise in an array of specialist areas. MA English Studies allows you to build your own bespoke master experience, selecting from a range of modules to reflect your interests in the further study of English.
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University of Westminster
English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. You'll examine literary texts in the wider context of cultural production and relate them to their social, historical and political circumstances. Our team of academic specialists make use of the many nearby museums, galleries and libraries in their teaching. The course will be of particular interest if you wish to prepare for further study at MPhil or PhD level or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field. Studying the MA, you'll have the chance to revisit and reinvestigate the texts, critical practices, institutions and periods of English Literature in order to see it in new and exciting ways.
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Unicaf University (ZM)
MA in English Language and Literature
- Lusaka, Zambia
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Programme has been developed to provide students with outstanding postgraduate experience in the field of English Language and Literature. MA English Language and Literature offers a varied and distinctive range of areas of study, including contemporary literary studies, critical and cultural theory, gender, memory, trauma, and postcolonial studies. It provides students with a range of transferable skills to meet the requirements of the professional workplace and prepares them for further study at PhD level. The MA in English Language and Literature focuses on narratives in relation to their literary and cultural contexts. Students will study a number of different works by a variety of authors, written in a range of historical periods. The degree combines literary theory, reading comprehension and critique, language and philology. It allows students to develop advanced written skills, analytical abilities and an understanding of how to compose a successful narrative. These skills prepare graduates for employment in a range of fields and create a strong foundation for further academic pursuits.
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University of Groningen
MA in European Literatures and Interculturality
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The Master's track in European Literature and Interculturality is located at the Department of European Languages and Cultures. This international, interdisciplinary and multilingual environment offers excellent opportunities for research and immerses them in vibrant networks of experts across different European countries and languages. The following languages can be chosen as major languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
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Open University
MA in English Literature
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, which includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change; and global literary cultures where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form.
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University of Kent
MA English and American Literature
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Explore the richness and diversity of English Literature from a wide range of periods, cultures, and genres. Strengthen your skills, develop your specialism and expand your critical and theoretical knowledge. Immerse yourself in your chosen topics and create a bespoke course that suits your interests.
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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA in English Literature
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This innovative programme gives you the opportunity to explore your literary interests from the medieval period through to the present day. Studying English Literature at the postgraduate level opens up a whole host of vibrant and intellectually stimulating avenues to explore. Our unique programme draws on the wide-ranging research expertise of our staff in order to develop your critical and analytical skills in the field of literary and cultural studies.
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University of Lincoln
MA English Literature
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The program examines the diversity and variety of the subject and is designed to equip students with the high-level skills necessary for further research or career progression. Optional modules include period coverage from the Medieval period to the Renaissance to the contemporary moment.
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Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
MA in English and American Literature
- Boston, USA
MA
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Graduate Program in English and American Literature at Boston University provides comprehensive training in all areas of English studies. Coursework is offered in historical periods, individual authors, important literary movements, literary theory and the history of criticism, and philology and linguistics. Students develop a broad competence in all literary periods before moving to a more specialized knowledge of a single area or topic.
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King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Early Modern English Literature: Books that Matter
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Taught in collaboration with the British Library, explore early modern literary texts through critical lenses such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, religion and nationality, and acquire bespoke tools to study neglected texts and to decide why they matter, what key questions they can answer about the early modern period and our own time, and how they should be edited and re-presented to modern readers.
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James Madison University
M.A. in English
- Harrisonburg, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The English department emphasizes preparation for Ph.D. work and advanced training both for secondary education teachers and those for whom an M.A. in English would enhance career options. We welcome students who, for whatever reasons, are eager to read literature on an advanced level, who enjoy research and writing, and who appreciate the responsibilities and pleasures of pursuing one's intellectual goals within an academic community.
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GCAS College Dublin - The Global Centre for Advanced Studies
Master of Arts in Philosophy: English Literature and Philosophy Specialization
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The specialization prepares students for critical thinking and engagement with literary texts and scholarship related to them; to intersections and problems of philosophy and literature, intellectual history and literature, and literary theory and literary history in a philosophical context.
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Northeastern Illinois University
M.A. in English
- Chicago, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, many choose to advance their knowledge in their chosen field of study with a master’s degree. These programs usually take between one to three years to complete, often with the option to study full or part time.
What is a Master in English Literature? This degree is popular for recent graduates, as well as those with experience wanting to strengthen their practical knowledge with an academic foundation. A Master in English Literature is a graduate degree that typically studies written English language narratives in relation to their literary and cultural contexts. Students may study various works by a variety of authors, written in a range of historical periods. This degree typically combines literary theory, reading comprehension and critique, linguistics and philogy. At the end of the degree program, students will often be required to produce and defend a written academic thesis on a topic related to their studies.
A master’s degree in English literature usually involves not only reading comprehension, but it also may allow students to develop advanced written and verbal communication skills, analytical abilities and an understanding of how to craft a successful narrative. These skills prepare graduates for employment in a variety of fields and create a strong foundation for further academic pursuits.
The cost of a master’s degree can vary widely based on the chosen school, its location and the length of the program. Contact the specific academic institution to discuss tuition costs and financial aid.
Completing a master’s degree in English literature may allow you to be eligible to teach related courses at a college or university level. Many graduates also often find employment in the fields of media, journalism, writing and publishing. Thanks to the practical skills learned in the degree program, many also find work in advertising, public relations, marketing and a range of other seemingly less-related fields.
The flexibility and affordability of studying online has created an increase in available programs worldwide. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.