Master's Programme in Literature - Culture - Media, Yiddish Literature

Education facts

Code: HALKM

<p>The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media. The student can choose to specialise in Children's and Adolescent, English, French, General, German, Russian, Spanish, or Yiddish literature, and in Scandinavian studies. There are theoretical courses, discussing aesthetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes or historical periods. Critical attention is also given to the many forms in which literature enters the media and the public arena in contemporary society. The final examination takes the form of a Master´s thesis.</p> <p><strong>Special features of the programme:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Courses are taught by distinguished professors, many of them internationally renowned.</li> <li>Students from all over the world contribute to a stimulating atmosphere in our classes.</li> <li>The Centre for Languages and Literature provides an invigorating intellectual and social environment for the programme.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Career prospects</strong><br /> The programme serves as preparation either for further academic studies (i.e. a PhD) or for a professional career in the field of literature, culture and media.</p><p>http://www.sol.lu.se/en/education/programmes/literature-culture-media/</p>

Entry requirements

A first-cycle degree (Bachelor’s degree), with 90 higher education credits in the chosen area of specialisation in the programme. Specialisation in Yiddish Literature (JIDD): BA in Yiddish specialising in literature, including 90 credits in the subject and proficiency in English corresponding to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Literature - Culture - Media, Yiddish Literature

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %