Literary Studies: Literature and Culture
University of AmsterdamProgram Overview
The Literary Studies: Literature and Culture 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 and Culture 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 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literary Studies: Literature and Culture 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
- 6 EC Literature core course: How Literature Shapes Society: Writing, Canon Formation, and (Post)National Identities
- 12 EC Electives on the language or literature of the students choice
- 12 EC Linguistics core course: Language in Use: Acquisition and Variation
- 12 EC Educational courses: L2 in the Classroom; Cultural Literacies
- 18 EC for a Masters thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\'s in Literature and Education is open for application to all students with:
A Universitys Bachelors degreeThe Master\'s in Literature and Education is open for application to all students holding a Bachelors degree from the UvA or from another accredited university in:
- German language and culture*
- English language and culture*
- French 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 15 ECTS in Linguistics and 15 EC in Literature (or the relevant equivalent).
** The candidate should have completed at least 30 ECTS in the language he/she wishes to specialise in as well as written a thesis in or about the specialisation language.
The level of the Bachelor\'s diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (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 Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
