Literary Studies Utrecht University

Overview

Walk into a random bookshop and you will find literature written by authors from all over the world. In fact, the chances are that you read all sorts of literature yourself, be it European or Japanese literature, recent works or novels written in the past, poetry, fan fiction, what have you. 

The Literary Studies programme at Utrecht University will similarly allow you to cross such borders, as literature comes in many languages and represents many different cultures.

Career Prospects

Various Fields Of Employment

After a Bachelor's most students go on to take a follow-on Master’s programme. A Master’s allows you to work in a various fields of employment. It all depends on the direction you followed in your specialisation. 

As a graduate literature scholar, you can take on roles such as a literary critic or an editor at a publisher, or you can work in education (preparing course materials and literary documentation). You can also conduct scientific research, organise cultural activities or work in policy sectors of the government.