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Masters Degrees in English Literature Worldwide

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English Literature and Culture Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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English Literature MPhil, PhD

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Comparative Literature MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Linguistics and Literary Studies: English Master

University of Antwerp Belgium

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English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture) Master Degree

Vilnius University Lithuania

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English and American Literature MA

University of Kent United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

Birmingham City University United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

Bath Spa University United Kingdom

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English Literature MA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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English Literature and Culture MA

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Modern English Literature MA

Mary Immaculate College Ireland

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Summer Programme In English Literature MA

Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Study a English Literature Masters abroad in 2025

English literature as an academic subject studies literature that have been written in the English language. This will encompass texts from many different periods of history, and also texts that have been written with a variety of purposes, such as poetry, sonnets and novels, among others. Through your degree you will gain the skills and knowledge to interpret and analyse many different types of literature.

Graduates of a masters degree in English literature will have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. The skills gained throughout your degree will be transferable and applicable in a range of professional fields. Some careers you might consider include journalism, archiving, publishing, writing and content production.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • Contemporary Literature
  • World Literatures in English
  • Teaching English Language and Literature
  • Children's Literature
  • Genres in Literature

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