On Campus Masters Degrees in English Literature & Language, Netherlands

Literary study is socially relevant: from the medieval to the modern, it maps the forces which divide and unite people. English is the global language of cultural exchange and experiment. Read more

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. Read more

This English-taught master’s programme provides you with the knowledge and tools to function as an independent specialist in communication in international organisational contexts. Read more

Whenever we use language – whether it’s written, spoken or signed – we’re communicating. Read more

Learning to become a competent linguist who has an understanding of a wide array of topics ranging from how people learn and use language to how the brain processes language and how language and people influence each other. Read more

What makes a text a good or captivating text? How do you recognize repetitions, inconsistencies, faulty logic and other problems in texts? What does it take to guide a text from writer to reader? Working with texts in a professional setting involves a special set of skills. Read more

The MA Literary Studies at Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation. Read more