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Literary Studies

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Master Degree On-Campus find out find out February, September €2530 per year €20800 per year

About Literary Studies, Master Degree - at University of Groningen

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 two tracks: English Literature and Culture and Writing, Editing and Mediating. The track in English Literature and Culture explores English literary classics and new works of English literature in their cultural context. As a student of this programme, you can draw from the full historical and geographical sweep of literatures in the English language.

In the Writing, Editing and Mediating track you focus on all aspects of writing, editing and publishing. You will improve your English writing and editing skills. In addition, you will learn to help others in their writing process. The track is meant for graduates with a near-native command of the English language.

Read more about the discipline of English Language and Culture.


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