Literary Studies (research)
| Degree: | Master of Arts in Literary Studies (research) |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60814 |
The Literature specialisation distinguishes itself from other MA programmes in the Netherlands by its intense collaboration with the MA programmes in Media Studies and the Research Master’s specialisation in Art History ; this joint teaching programme gives you the opportunity to acquire a valuable range of skills, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary, historical and theoretical. Based on the premise that the study of cultural objects and cultural practices is founded on a shared theoretical and methodological framework, this programme includes the study of media, art and literature.
Career
As a graduate of the Research Master’s in Art and Literature, you have the very real possibility of moving into a research-oriented career in an academic environment. This programme is an ideal preparation for undertaking a PhD programme or working as a researcher at an institution anywhere in the world. However, you will also be fully prepared to begin a more general career where an academic level of thinking and research skills are required, for instance at a research institute, cultural institution, or an academic or art library. Graduates also move into the fields of archiving, publishing and other media industries, while some can be found in management positions within the cultural public domain, in art trade, and in journalism and public relations.
Teacher-training in Art History
If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can follow a teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education once you have graduated from the master’s programme. You have to speak fluent Dutch to follow the course, and there are some additional entry requirements.
For more information see the Lerarenopleiding Kunstgeschiedenis (in Dutch).
