Literary Studies

The Literary Studies courseLeiden Universityoffers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each program offering considerable scope for individual customisation.

As a student of Literary Studies course Leiden University , you will have access to the vast amount of knowledge that is present at the renowned Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS). This year The Times Higher Education Supplement ranked Leiden University 21st in the world for the study of Arts and Humanities. Every class you attend is taught by scholars of international standing who are true experts in their fields. An important objective is to teach you the value of questioning: you will acquire a broad, investigative and critical approach to problem solving that can be applied to any challenge in any role.

Career prospects

Because of the extensive curriculum and specialisations, the career opportunities after completing the Master's program in Literary Studies are broad. Our graduates have landed jobs in various sectors of the job market, such as education, communication and marketing, government and cultural institutions. Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:

• Language teacher

• Author

• Content marketeer

• Speech writer

Specialisations:

• English Literature and Culture

• French Literature and Culture

• German Literature and Culture

• Italian Literature and Culture

• Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond