12 monthsProgramme duration
5,750 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The objective of the master's degree programme in Discourse Studies: Communication, Society and Learning is to provide specialization in discourse studies and simultaneously, to reinforce the multidisciplinary dimension that this area of research fosters. For this reason, the syllabus includes both subjects from the postgraduate official programme of the Department of Translation and Language Sciences and other university UPF and UAB master's programmes. Cooperation between departments and universities is essential in promoting cross-disciplinary and inclusive perspectives of discourse studies.
The main area of interest of this master's programme is first, to foster research and train experts in the development and application of theories, methods and practices related to the study of language in social communication and learning contexts; and second, to contribute to academic specialization in the various areas of application of discourse studies. In the optional subjects module, the programme offers subjects with objectives and applied content focused on reinforcing a specialization or preparing students for a subsequent doctorate.
The main area of interest of this master's programme is first, to foster research and train experts in the development and application of theories, methods and practices related to the study of language in social communication and learning contexts; and second, to contribute to academic specialization in the various areas of application of discourse studies. In the optional subjects module, the programme offers subjects with objectives and applied content focused on reinforcing a specialization or preparing students for a subsequent doctorate.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The objective of the master's degree programme in Discourse Studies: Communication, Society and Learning is to provide specialization in discourse studies and simultaneously, to reinforce the multidisciplinary dimension that this area of research fosters. For this reason, the syllabus includes both subjects from the postgraduate official programme of the Department of Translation and Language Sciences and other university UPF and UAB master's programmes. Cooperation between departments and universities is essential in promoting cross-disciplinary and inclusive perspectives of discourse studies.
The main area of interest of this master's programme is first, to foster research and train experts in the development and application of theories, methods and practices related to the study of language in social communication and learning contexts; and second, to contribute to academic specialization in the various areas of application of discourse studies. In the optional subjects module, the programme offers subjects with objectives and applied content focused on reinforcing a specialization or preparing students for a subsequent doctorate.
The main area of interest of this master's programme is first, to foster research and train experts in the development and application of theories, methods and practices related to the study of language in social communication and learning contexts; and second, to contribute to academic specialization in the various areas of application of discourse studies. In the optional subjects module, the programme offers subjects with objectives and applied content focused on reinforcing a specialization or preparing students for a subsequent doctorate.
Admission Requirements
Official university degree or master's degree from the European Higher Education Area (EEES) or an equivalent foreign degree that allows access to a postgraduate degree in the country that issued the degree. If the applicant has not yet finished his studies at the time of making the application, he will be asked to sign a declaration certifying that he will have finished before the start of the master's degree. Academic record of the official training accredited with the average grade of the university of origin. Degrees from any academic field are accepted. Curriculum vitae written in Catalan or Spanish. Accreditation of the C1 level of Spanish Accreditation of B2 level of English
Letter of motivation in English, Spanish or Catalan, expressing interest in pursuing the master's degree, between 400 and 600 words long. National identity document or passport.
Letter of motivation in English, Spanish or Catalan, expressing interest in pursuing the master's degree, between 400 and 600 words long. National identity document or passport.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,800 EUR
International
5,750 EUR
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