Literary Studies: English Literature and Culture

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding



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locatieLeiden
diplomama M Letterkunde
typeregulier
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur1 jaar deeltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60813
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
The one-year, English-taught master's programme in English Literature and Culture focuses on the interaction between literature and key political and social issues such as identity, migration, memory and the metropolis, but also between literature and the literary tradition, and literature and film. Taught by Leiden University's acclaimed English literature faculty, this programme gives you access to excellent teaching and resources including Leiden University’s unique collection of manuscripts, books, periodicals and electronic media.

Focus on your area of interest

An expansive curriculum spanning the Middle Ages to the present day gives you scope to pursue your personal area of interest. Choose from ‘popular’ culture to the classics; from Beowulf to Chaucer; Milton and Shakespeare to James Joyce and Anglo-American films. Besides reading works from the traditional canons of British and American literature, you can also focus on speculative fiction, the Gothic, and Hollywood film.

Customised education

Design your own curriculum according to your career goals or interests. Concentrate on English-language literature from the 20th and 21st centuries, or on courses related to medieval or early modern literature. Hone your language skills or prepare for the Educational Master. You can also choose to combine English literature courses with Masterlanguage and English linguistics courses.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial
instruction modes

The master's programme consists of four courses and a thesis. 

  • Courses 1 & 2: Any two courses from the English Literature and Culture programme
  • Course 3: Any course offered from the English Literature and Culture programme or any other course within the MA Literary Studies.
  • Course 4: Any course offered from the English Literature and Culture programme or any other course within the MA Literary Studies, a course on a literary subject taught in another master’s programme (e.g. North American Studies)


objectives

With the skills and knowledge you have gained during your master’s programme at Leiden University you will be able to work in a range of professional and academic careers. These include highly sought after skills such as:

  • to think critically;
  • the ability to write;
  • to organise your work and meet tight deadlines;
  • to convey meaning precisely;
  • to research and thoroughly analyse literary and academical texts;
  • to critically use literary and cultural theory.

The master’s programme in Literary Studies at Leiden University aims to equip you with these important skills and knowledge that will help you thrive in your future career. Your specialised knowledge is complemented by a strong, critical-thinking approach to problem-solving that can be applied to even the most complex conceptual problem.



Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/3 Leiden University
English Literature and Culture
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2/3 Leiden University
French Literature and Culture
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3/3 Leiden University
Literary Studies
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Organisations and institutions need new talent with the skills and knowledge you will have acquired in the master’s programme in English Literature and Culture. You can pursue a career in research with a PhD, or use your linguistic and analytical skills for a career in publishing, communications, and translation, or as a copywriter, editor or proof-reader. Our graduates often find employment in business services, education, or journalism.

The master in English Literature and Culture prepares you for a wide range of positions. Some of the positions of our alumni include:

  • Account executive at a communications agency
  • Policy officer at The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
  • English teacher at a university of professional education
  • English teacher at a secondary school
  • Junior information specialist at an association of civil-law notaries
  • Project officer for subtitling at a company specialising in media translations
  • PhD researcher at a foreign university
  • Project manager at a translation and interpreting agency
  • Publishing assistant at a legal publishing house
  • Copywriter at a software and consultancy company
  • Content manager and communications advisor at a multinational accountancy firm


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