After graduation

How do the writers of today listen to the developments in our society, and how do they influence society through what they write? In the Master’s programme Literature Today, you’ll study how literature contributes to people’s reflections on themselves and the community in which they live. You’ll read many different works by various authors, learn to write critically about this literature and explain your work to others.

The two-year Comparative Literary Studies research programme combines knowledge with practice-oriented literature. You’ll choose the literature which you are interested in studying. Then you’ll examine the role of literature in modern society and its influence on the changing media. The programme is aimed at highly motivated students who wish to delve deeper into the academic world. You’ll be encouraged to complete a portion of your studies abroad and gain more in-depth knowledge on a variety of academic topics.

With your expertise in literature, you write reviews, articles and columns, and conduct interviews about old or new literature. You are up to date on new works and use your knowledge to critique them.

You scout literary talent and provide authors with guidance about writing their books and putting them on the market. You also edit manuscripts.

You edit (news) publications for various media outlets, such as newspapers, radio/television and the Internet. In doing so, you make use of your knowledge about social developments.

As a PhD candidate in Comparative Literary Studies, you'll carry out research in the field of literary studies under the supervision of a professor after your studies. 

Your research will focus on the role of literature in the European community, but can also focus on North or South America, Africa, Asia, or Oceania. As a PhD candidate, you are aware of developments in literary studies and use these a basis for creating a socially and scientifically relevant research plan. Your research will be your primary activity, but you will also supervise students and take advanced lessons.

You will conclude your doctoral research by writing and defending a doctoral thesis. This earns you a doctorate degree, abbreviated as Dr.

You contribute to cultural projects such as festivals and exhibitions. You do this by, for example, writing press releases, organising events or raising funds.

You work together with the board and the curator of the museum to facilitate exhibitions and the maintenance of the collection in the best possible way. You also help to set up new exhibitions and guided tours. In doing so, you use your knowledge and carry out research on the subject of the exhibition.