1. Charles de Gaulle University Lille III
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Masters in Literary Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Charles de Gaulle University Lille III

Program Overview

The course introduces you to the analysis and interpretation of texts and documents from the Middle Ages to the modern era, to the history and theory of French, Francophone and comparative literature. It trains in different approaches, sociology of literature, history of ideas, philology, text editing, according to a transdisciplinary perspective that brings together literature, philosophy, history, arts and society. It allows you to anticipate the preparation for the aggregation competition. The student will complete his training by deepening his language skills necessary for his course, his bibliographical research, and the international promotion of his research. The course leads to a progressive specialization (period, genre, author, method), according to each person's personal project.

Program Key Stats

€3770 (Annual Fee)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Transcripts from the previously attended schools, Photocopy of all university diplomas as well as the secondary school leaving certificate, Bachelors degree in the relevant subject, curriculum vitae (CV) written in French, a certificate of the level of French language, (minimum level of French required: TCF B2 , DELF B2 , or DUEF B2 , Motivation letter, letters of recommendation, Cover letter

Career Options

  • Compositor (layout specialist)
  • Editorial IT specialist
  • Web developer
  • Teacher-researcher (after pursuing a doctorate)
  • Research associate

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