Are you interested in the study of literature? Investigate our tracks to see the courses we offer.
The one-year Master's degree in Literary Studies offers three
tracks and you should click on the links below to find out more
detailed information about each of them.
In the track in European
Literatures and Interculturality you study the arts and
literature of Europe. You will explore subjects such as the impact
of globalization on European literature; and the shifting of world
views within European art. You will focus on the language and
culture you studied as a Bachelor's student.
The track in English
Literature and Culture explores English literary classics and
new works of English literature in their cultural context. As a
student of this programme, you can draw from the full historical
and geographical sweep of literatures in the English
language.
In the Writing,
Editing and Mediating track you focus on all aspects of
writing, editing and publishing. You will improve your English
writing and editing skills. In addition, you will learn to help
others in their writing process. The track is meant for graduates
with a near-native command of the English language.
Read more about the discipline of European Languages and Cultures.
Read more about the discipline of discipline of English Language and Culture.
Are you a non-EU/EEA student from Mexico, Russia, China, India, or Indonesia, starting a Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts? If so, you could qualify for the University of Groningen OTS/Talent Grant, Faculty of Arts, a partial scholarship which helps you to finance your studies.
Read more about the OTS/Talent Grant Faculty of Arts.