Literary Studies - English Literature and Culture
How do literature and culture create identity? What effect does literature and telling stories have on modern society? How can literary studies shape the future?
The academic study of English literature can be used to reflect on the ways that people interact with one another, providing a catalyst for insight into contemporary social debates. While acquiring key skills in analysis, interpretation, critical thinking, research and independence, you will have the opportunity to study the rich literatures and cultures of the British Isles and North America, as well as other countries where English is used.
Our MA is the only programme in the Netherlands to feature creative writing modules that allow students to hone their skills in crafting poetry and short stories. Throughout the course of the MA, students have the opportunity to tailor their study to their specific interests, from medieval classics to the Victorian novel to fan fiction, undertaking modules taught by lecturers at the top of their fields. This programme provides a personal approach, prioritizing working in small classes in close contact with staff.
The programme also features the option to do an internship, giving our students the opportunity to create a network and gain hands-on experience working in industry. Our students often go into writing and publishing, and publishers recognize our programme as an ideal preparation for entering the field. This programme develops your writing, presentation and debating skills for both an academic and professional context, preparing you for entering an international job market.
Na studia magisterskie mogą kandydować wszyscy, którzy ukończyli studia licencjackie lub inżynierskie (studia I stopnia), studia magisterskie lub studiują na ostatnim roku studiów I-stopnia. Studia, które planujesz powinny mieć zbliżony profil do tych obecnych lub ukończonych, ponieważ w procesie rekrutacji kluczowa jest ich zgodność programowa.
- Wykaz punktów ECTS – osoby, które są jeszcze w trakcie studiów, muszą załączyć wypis punktów ECTS, w którym będzie wykazane, jakie przedmioty były realizowane na studiach oraz ile punktów za nie otrzymano.
- Dyplom ukończenia studiów licencjackich lub inżynierskich – jeśli jesteś absolwentem wyższej uczelni, nie potrzebujesz wypisu, wystarczy załączyć dyplom ukończenia studiów wraz z suplementem (w języku angielskim lub oryginał z tłumaczeniem)
- Uwaga! Każdy kierunek magisterski może mieć inne wymagania i wymagać specyficznych dodatkowych dokumentów. Przed aplikacją sprawdź na stronie uczelni, jakich dokumentów potrzebujesz!
WAŻNE! Opłata rekrutacyjna – uniwersytet pobiera opłatę rekrutacyjną w wysokości 100 EUR, którą należy uiścić przy składaniu aplikacji (po wysłaniu formularza Kastu zostaniesz poinformowany o sposobie jej uiszczenia). TUTAJ znajdziesz więcej informacji na temat tej opłaty.
Students with a Bachelor's degree in the field of English Literature and/or Culture are admissible to this Master's track.
To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. This evaluation is carried out by our Admissions Office and the Admissions Board.
Students with an international diploma should fill in the checklist. This checklist needs to be uploaded via the Progress Portal when applying for this programme.
- Reference letter: Names and contact of two referees;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.
Job prospects
Your degree in English Literature and Culture is the perfect preparation for your future career. As an MA English graduate, you will not only have obtained a broad and detailed understanding of the language, its history and cultural contexts, but will have acquired specialist skills that are highly sought after by numerous institutions and companies. Our graduates think critically, are self-motivated, disciplined, reflective and have an excellent style of communication.
Your MA in English Literature and Culture will make you an attractive candidate for employers and to undertake doctoral studies. Our MA graduates regularly become PhD students, either at the University of Groningen or at top-rated universities around the world, including University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of British Columbia, Cornell University, University of Cork, University of Edinburgh, King's College, London, University of Pennsylvania, Queen Mary, London, University of Queensland, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien and University of York.
Job examples
- Education
- Publishing
- Politics
- Cultural organisations
- Tourism
- Public relations and communications
- Marketing
