The field of women's literature is one of the more recent areas of literary studies. It can focus on how gender shapes the work of female authors, many of whom have seen their work marginalized due to various sociopolitical factors.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.