Online Literature Programmes
59 programmes in literature at 25 universities are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 700 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 700 USD and 6,220 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
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Literature by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 9 | 700 USD | 700 USD | 6,220 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within literature
Literature 54 Language and Literature 5
Universities for literature
- Harvard University (10)
- Dartmouth College (8)
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (7)
- Georgetown University (3)
- University of California Berkeley (3)
- University of California, Riverside (3)
- University of Colorado Boulder (2)
- Davidson Collage (2)
- University College Cork (2)
- University of Hertfordshire (2)
Online Literature Programmes: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there online?
- 59 literature programmes at 25 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature is 700 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 700 USD and 6,220 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in English?
- Yes — 98% of the literature programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (58 of 59).
Planning to study literature online?
An advisor who knows admissions can shortlist literature programmes for your budget and profile.