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.
Read moreFreelance editor at EditUp
After I graduated, I wanted to gain experience and get even better at what I like doing best: writing and editing. I registered with the Chamber of Commerce and started working as a freelance editor at my own editing business 'EditUp', where I write, translate and edit academic and publicity texts for various clients. I work in Dutch and English for both digital and print media. I also have a part-time job as a content editor at Oberst BV.
The knowledge that I acquired in the Master's track in Writing, Editing and Mediating has proven indispensable in both my jobs. I chose this track because of my passion for the English language and literature, and because I wanted to become an editor. The programme enables you to study interesting literature while at the same time training you in the field of editing. It taught me to write and edit, and also to support my writing and editing choices with relevant theories. I can now use this knowledge and these skills to justify my texts to my clients. The opportunity to gain practical experience in a placement gives the programme great added value. I was given the opportunity to do an internship at the Marketing, Communication and Sales department of Dutch National Opera & Ballet. I was responsible for writing, editing and translating texts such as biographies, flyers, interviews and articles for the magazine Odeon and the internal personnel magazine.
The combination of academic and practical perspectives will help you translate your knowledge and understanding to the labour market. In my view, this is the strength of this Master's track!
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.
