Program Overview
The Literary Studies - Literature at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Literary Studies - Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literary Studies - Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- How Literature Shapes Society: Writing, Canon Formation, and (Post)National Identities
- Block 1-2 Electives
- African American Literature, Civil Rights and Black Identity
- Self-Reflection in English Poetry
- Thesis Seminar Literature, Culture and Society
- Masters Thesis Literature, Culture and Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\'s in Literature, Culture and Society is open for application to all students holding a Bachelors degree from the UvA or from another accredited university in:
- English language and culture
- French language and culture
- German language and culture
- Italian language and culture
- Dutch language and culture
- Scandinavian languages and cultures
- Spanish language and culture
- Slavonic languages and culture
- European Studies
- Other Bachelors programme in the Humanities
The Bachelors programme should contain at least 12 ECTS in literature or culture in the language the candidate wishes to specialise in.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
public university in Amsterdam, Netherlands
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
