Lund University

Overview

Literature - Culture - Media, Children’s and Adolescent Literature is a Master’s programme offered by Lund University that delves into the impact of children’s and youth literature on culture and the ways narratives are disseminated through modern media. Students engage with literary texts, critical theories, and can choose to specialize in various areas including Children’s and Adolescent Literature, Scandinavian Studies, or specific language literatures.

• Level: Master’s programme
• University: Lund University
• Focus: Literature, culture, and media with a strong emphasis on children’s and adolescent literature
• Specialisation options: Children’s and Adolescent, English, French, General, German, Russian, Spanish, Yiddish Literature, or Scandinavian Studies
• Final assessment: Master’s thesis
• Language of instruction: English (for international applicants)
• Credits: 120 ECTS (Master’s level)
• Delivery: On-campus
• Application: Submit online via Lund University’s application portal

What you'll study

This programme integrates advanced theoretical frameworks with a concentrated study of children’s and youth literature, literary history, and the cultural dynamics of text circulation in contemporary media. The curriculum includes core courses, elective choices, and a research-driven thesis.

• Core academic courses that address literary theory, cultural analysis, and methodologies for examining literature in relation to media.
• Specialisation and genre/theme courses tailored to your selected focus (e.g., children’s and adolescent literature or a specific language/literature track).
• Electives that may cover specific literary forms, historical periods, or topics related to reception and adaptation.
• Master’s thesis, which serves as the final assessment, based on independent research under the guidance of academic staff.

Examples of courses (subject to change):

• The Picture Book Today
• Scandinavian Children’s and Youth Literature

Entry requirements

Applicants must possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for admission. No specific GRE or GMAT scores are required for this programme, and there is no GPA minimum stated.

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse career paths in education, publishing, media, and cultural institutions. They may pursue roles as educators, literary critics, researchers, or in various positions within the creative industries, fostering a deeper understanding of literature’s role in society and culture.