Masters (MS) in Literature in Ireland
10 masters programmes in literature at 6 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,107 USD and 20,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Literature & Culture | University College Dublin | Master's | 22,600 USD |
| Master in Gaelic Literature & Culture (Online) Online | University College Cork | Master's | 8,645 USD |
| Master in Comparative Literature | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master in Children's Literature | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master in Modernities Literature Theory & Culture from the Romantics to the Present | University College Cork | Master's | 19,509 USD |
| Master in English | Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway | Master's | 14,000 USD |
| Master in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master in Irish Writing | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master in Ma Childrens And Young Adult Literature | Dublin City University | Master's | 18,107 USD |
| Master in MA NUA-GHAEILGE | Maynooth University | Master's | — |
Specialisations within literature
Literature 9 Language and Literature 1
Universities for literature in Ireland
Masters (MS) in Literature in Ireland: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in Ireland?
- 10 literature masters programmes at 6 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in Ireland is 20,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,107 USD and 20,000 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 1 of the 10 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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Planning to study literature in Ireland?
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