Literary Studies
Master
In the Master's specialisation Literary Studies you will learn to develop new insights that will contribute to a better understanding of literary texts and how they function within society.
The Master’s in Literary Studies will teach you how to approach historical and contemporary literary texts from a theoretical perspective, as well as how to examine the current societal significance of literature. By the end of the programme, you will be able to discuss literary texts and scholarly approaches with other researchers at the highest academic level.
To fully understand literature, you need to broaden your scope. You will gain insight into methods and theories in both literary studies and the humanities in general. You will become familiar with a wide range of literary cultures, critical approaches and theoretical debates. You will develop and share approaches to literature with fellow students who have different linguistic backgrounds. This will enhance your own research. In order to further expand your horizons as a literary scholar, you will spend a semester conducting research or taking courses abroad.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Admission
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Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,694 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jun '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
Scholarships
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Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Fund
StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
