MA Literary Studies: English Literature and Culture 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 39QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,270 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the one-year Master's programme English Literature and Culture, you explore the history and theory of literature in English, and study its relationship with other media, while engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture.

The Master's programme English Literature and Culture caters to students whose interests and academic backgrounds are in literary studies and European culture in the broad sense, and English Literature and Culture and World Literature in English in particular. The programme also offers you the opportunity to explore the interrelations of literature with other kinds of cultural objects, such as films, digital media and the visual arts.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In the one-year Master's programme English Literature and Culture, you explore the history and theory of literature in English, and study its relationship with other media, while engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture.

The Master's programme English Literature and Culture caters to students whose interests and academic backgrounds are in literary studies and European culture in the broad sense, and English Literature and Culture and World Literature in English in particular. The programme also offers you the opportunity to explore the interrelations of literature with other kinds of cultural objects, such as films, digital media and the visual arts.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

100+
190+
7+
The Master's programme in English Literature and Culture is open for application to students with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the humanities or social sciences with a minimum of 30 ECTS (equivalent to a full-time semester of academic studies) taken in a literary subject (English Literature, Comparative Literature, European Literature, Classics, Cultural Studies with a literary emphasis, etc.).
12 Months
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,270 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Are you ready for the challenge of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree at the University of Amsterdam? We’re international and inquisitive, ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide. Set in the heart of Amsterdam, we value freedom and diversity and promote a global mindset.

Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? Do you want to join an innovative academic community in pushing boundaries and solving complex issues? 
Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.

Master's programmes at the UvA

Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:


Find out more about practical matters, scholarships how to apply at: https://www.uva.nl/en/education/education.html

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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