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MScHistorical, Literary & Cultural Studies: Literary Studies (Research)

Radboud University
Netherlands, Nijmegen
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The Master’s specialisation in Literary Studies is taught at the Faculty of Arts. It has a course load of 120 EC* (two years). The structure of the programme is presented here.

Career opportunities

This programme is primarily intended to prepare its students for an academic career, in particular as PhD researchers. About half of the graduates find such a position in the Netherlands or abroad. The other half also do well and often find academic research-oriented positions. Examples of the latter include:

- Researcher at a cultural or scientific organisation or research centre
- Assistant of a senior researcher
- Teacher at an institution for higher education
- Policy-making official in the fields of culture and science
- Editor in the field of historical or cultural scholarship
- Staff member of a publishing company or text agency, usually with regard to scientific, historical or cultural journals
- Curator of a cultural heritage institution or in the museum sector
- Consultant for a political party
- Journalist or critic

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you