Literary Studies: French Literature and Culture

The French-language Master in French Literature and Culture at Leiden University offers a world-class qualification in French and Francophone literary works and genres. This Master offers courses in all the 'traditional' canons of French literature, but also goes beyond them, with francophone literature from origins as diverse as the Caribbean and the Maghreb. Study French literature from the Middle Ages to the present, while improving your fluency in oral and written French. With one of the broadest ranges of courses available, covering the full range of traditional and modern subjects within French Studies, you can tailor your degree to match your individual interests. Leiden University is an international centre of expertise in the Humanities, which means that you learn from faculty who are scholars of international standing. Small classes offer a high level of individual one-on-one support and guidance. At the Leiden University Library you will find our famous collection of original manuscripts, books, and periodicals.