Master Lettres

Tuition comes to 250 EUR per year.

Université de La Réunion offers a Master Lettres, a two-year graduate program in literary studies, taught in French at its campus in Saint-Denis Cédex 9, France. Lettres, or letters, is a humanities discipline centered on the study of literary texts, language, and the traditions of writing and interpretation that have shaped literature across periods and regions. Students in a program of this kind typically study literary theory and criticism, the history of literature in French and other languages, and methods for close textual analysis, alongside broader questions about how literature relates to culture, society, and history. Coursework often includes the study of specific literary movements or periods, comparative approaches that place French-language texts alongside works from other traditions, and training in scholarly writing and research methodology. Given the location of the program, students may also encounter coursework connected to the literatures and cultures of the Indian Ocean region and the French-speaking world more broadly, reflecting the university's setting. Seminars typically ask students to develop original interpretations of texts and to engage with existing scholarly debates, building skills in argumentation and written expression that extend well beyond literary study itself. Graduates from literature master's programs commonly pursue careers in teaching, publishing, editing, and cultural administration, or continue toward doctoral research for those interested in an academic career. Others apply the strong writing and analytical skills developed during the program to fields such as journalism, communications, or content creation, where the ability to write clearly and interpret texts carefully is valued. The Master Lettres begins in September, spans two years of full-time study, and carries yearly tuition of 250 EUR, with all instruction conducted in French.