Masters Degrees in United States Literature

We have 28 Masters Degrees in United States Literature

Masters degrees in United States Literature include advanced study of the literary traditions, movements and writers which have originated from, or have been influenced by, the United States of America. Related postgraduate specialisms include American Literatures, American Studies, and United States Society & Culture. Entry requirements usually include an appropriate undergraduate degree such as Languages and Literature or Cultural Studies.

Why study a Masters in United States Literature?

## American Literature encompasses not only literature produced since the USA was formed, but also writers and movements from the colonies that later became the United States. US Literature therefore draws on many influences from other European literary traditions, particularly those of Britain and Ireland. You may specialise in a wide range of Post-Colonial, African-American, and creole literary traditions which have centred around important social and political movements. For example, the abolition of slavery and later civil rights issues led to wide-spread literary criticism from American and non-American writers alike, while the end of the first World War saw a surge in contemporary movements such as surrealism. Traditional careers in this field include academia and publishing, journalism and digital media, and roles in heritage institutions such as museums. You might also explore work on behalf of private organisations in industries such as leisure and tourism.

Masters courses

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MA English Literature by Research

University of Buckingham |
Humanities and Social Sciences

The MA in English Literature by research is taught through seminars, group sessions, and personalised one-to-one teaching with a first and second supervisor. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA North American Studies

Leiden University |
Faculty of Humanities

The master’s programme in North American Studies at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States… View course

On campus Full time

MA English Literary Studies

University of York |
Department of English and Related Literature

Study the cultural meanings and associations of the various styles, genres and mediums in which English literature is produced. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA by Research American Studies

Swansea University |
School of Culture and Communication

An MA by Research in American Studies at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. … View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA English Literature

University of Sheffield |
School of English

Explore the breadth and depth of English literature through fiction, film, prose and creative writing. View course

On campus Part time Full time

American Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

Studying American culture and history illuminates the crucial role the US has played in shaping the modern world. View course

On campus Part time Full time

American and Canadian Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

We are the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression… View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Our department offers a distinctively comparative approach to the study of literature; at Essex you don't just study English literature, you study world literature in English. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA (by Dissertation) Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies offers supervision for MA by Dissertation in Literature in all fields of staff research… View course

On campus Part time Full time

MPhil Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies offers supervision for PhD Literature in all fields of staff research interest… View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA Holocaust Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London |
Department of History

The Royal Holloway MA in Holocaust Studies is unique; not only are we the only university in the UK to run an MA course solely dedicated to the field… View course

On campus Part time Full time

MPhil - English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in English (including American Studies), Comparative Literature or Linguistics for full or part-time study. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA - Literary Studies: Pathway in Modern and Contemporary American Literature & Culture

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

This pathway of the MA Literary Studies aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the literature that has sought to define or has emerged from 'America'. View course

On campus Part time Full time

Comparative Literature and Critical Theories - MA

University of Birmingham |
School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Discover literature without borders. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA English Literature and American Studies

The University of Manchester |
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

Our MA English and American Studies postgraduate taught course prepares you for further research in the discipline while also broadening and deepening… View course

On campus Part time Full time

Masters Degrees in United States Literature

We have 28 Masters Degrees in United States Literature

Why study a Masters in United States Literature?

Departments and universities

Masters courses

MA English Literature by Research

University of Buckingham |
Humanities and Social Sciences

MA North American Studies

Leiden University |
Faculty of Humanities

MA English Literary Studies

University of York |
Department of English and Related Literature

MA by Research American Studies

Swansea University |
School of Culture and Communication

MA English Literature

University of Sheffield |
School of English

American Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

American and Canadian Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

MA Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MA (by Dissertation) Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MPhil Literature

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MA Holocaust Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London |
Department of History

MPhil - English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

MA - Literary Studies: Pathway in Modern and Contemporary American Literature & Culture

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

Comparative Literature and Critical Theories - MA

University of Birmingham |
School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

MA English Literature and American Studies

The University of Manchester |
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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Masters Degrees in United States Literature

We have 28 Masters Degrees in United States Literature

Why study a Masters in United States Literature?

Departments and universities

Masters courses

MA English Literature by Research

University of Buckingham | Humanities and Social Sciences

MA North American Studies

Leiden University | Faculty of Humanities

MA English Literary Studies

University of York | Department of English and Related Literature

MA by Research American Studies

Swansea University | School of Culture and Communication

MA English Literature

University of Sheffield | School of English

American Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham | Department of American and Canadian Studies

American and Canadian Studies - MRes

University of Nottingham | Department of American and Canadian Studies

MA Literature

University of Essex | Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MA (by Dissertation) Literature

University of Essex | Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MPhil Literature

University of Essex | Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

MA Holocaust Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London | Department of History

MPhil - English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics

Goldsmiths, University of London | Department of English and Creative Writing

MA - Literary Studies: Pathway in Modern and Contemporary American Literature & Culture

Goldsmiths, University of London | Department of English and Creative Writing

Comparative Literature and Critical Theories - MA

University of Birmingham | School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

MA English Literature and American Studies

The University of Manchester | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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University of Buckingham |
Humanities and Social Sciences

Leiden University |
Faculty of Humanities

University of York |
Department of English and Related Literature

Swansea University |
School of Culture and Communication

University of Sheffield |
School of English

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

University of Nottingham |
Department of American and Canadian Studies

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

University of Essex |
Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London |
Department of History

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

Goldsmiths, University of London |
Department of English and Creative Writing

University of Birmingham |
School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

The University of Manchester |
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures