MA/MS in Literary Studies
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•QS 2027 #157
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Offered by Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, MA/MS in Literary Studies is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 19,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
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 two tracks: European Literatures and Interculturality, English Literature and Culture and Writing, Editing and Mediating.
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 English Language and Culture.
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition for international students is EUR 19,900 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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