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The MA in English at Aarhus University offers advanced study of the language, literature, culture, and history of the English-speaking world. Students engage critically with topics in English linguistics, literary studies, and cultural analysis, developing expertise in areas such as global Englishes, media, identity politics, and transnational narratives. The programme balances theory with applied perspectives, encouraging students to analyse texts, cultural artefacts, and linguistic patterns in relation to broader historical and societal developments.
Elective options and interdisciplinary approaches allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests in storytelling, adaptation, sociolinguistics, or cultural heritage.
You will be trained in effective written and verbal English communication through a variety of exam forms, ranging from writing for popular magazines to academic research papers to an oral exam. You will be able to convey information and ideas clearly and vividly, both verbally and in writing, and to plan and carry out large complex projects.
Graduates are equipped to analyse complex cultural issues and contribute to creative, educational, and professional fields across sectors.
Career:
Graduates work in education, publishing, communication, cultural institutions, or international organisations, applying advanced English-language proficiency and cultural insight in roles requiring analytical, communicative, and research competencies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in English at Aarhus University offers advanced study of the language, literature, culture, and history of the English-speaking world. Students engage critically with topics in English linguistics, literary studies, and cultural analysis, developing expertise in areas such as global Englishes, media, identity politics, and transnational narratives. The programme balances theory with applied perspectives, encouraging students to analyse texts, cultural artefacts, and linguistic patterns in relation to broader historical and societal developments.
Elective options and interdisciplinary approaches allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests in storytelling, adaptation, sociolinguistics, or cultural heritage.
You will be trained in effective written and verbal English communication through a variety of exam forms, ranging from writing for popular magazines to academic research papers to an oral exam. You will be able to convey information and ideas clearly and vividly, both verbally and in writing, and to plan and carry out large complex projects.
Graduates are equipped to analyse complex cultural issues and contribute to creative, educational, and professional fields across sectors.
Career:
Graduates work in education, publishing, communication, cultural institutions, or international organisations, applying advanced English-language proficiency and cultural insight in roles requiring analytical, communicative, and research competencies.
Admission Requirements
180+
83+
6.5+
Depending on your educational background and your qualifications, there are different ways to meet the admission requirements:
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
2. Legal right of admission 3. Direct admission
2 Years
Aug
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 EUR
International
13,000 EUR
Scholarships
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MA in English
Aarhus Campus, Aarhus, Denmark
# 101-150QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in English at Aarhus University offers advanced study of the language, literature, culture, and history of the English-speaking world. Students engage critically with topics in English linguistics, literary studies, and cultural analysis, developing expertise in areas such as global Englishes, media, identity politics, and transnational narratives. The programme balances theory with applied perspectives, encouraging students to analyse texts, cultural artefacts, and linguistic patterns in relation to broader historical and societal developments.
Elective options and interdisciplinary approaches allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests in storytelling, adaptation, sociolinguistics, or cultural heritage.
You will be trained in effective written and verbal English communication through a variety of exam forms, ranging from writing for popular magazines to academic research papers to an oral exam. You will be able to convey information and ideas clearly and vividly, both verbally and in writing, and to plan and carry out large complex projects.
Graduates are equipped to analyse complex cultural issues and contribute to creative, educational, and professional fields across sectors.
Career:
Graduates work in education, publishing, communication, cultural institutions, or international organisations, applying advanced English-language proficiency and cultural insight in roles requiring analytical, communicative, and research competencies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in English at Aarhus University offers advanced study of the language, literature, culture, and history of the English-speaking world. Students engage critically with topics in English linguistics, literary studies, and cultural analysis, developing expertise in areas such as global Englishes, media, identity politics, and transnational narratives. The programme balances theory with applied perspectives, encouraging students to analyse texts, cultural artefacts, and linguistic patterns in relation to broader historical and societal developments.
Elective options and interdisciplinary approaches allow students to tailor their studies to individual interests in storytelling, adaptation, sociolinguistics, or cultural heritage.
You will be trained in effective written and verbal English communication through a variety of exam forms, ranging from writing for popular magazines to academic research papers to an oral exam. You will be able to convey information and ideas clearly and vividly, both verbally and in writing, and to plan and carry out large complex projects.
Graduates are equipped to analyse complex cultural issues and contribute to creative, educational, and professional fields across sectors.
Career:
Graduates work in education, publishing, communication, cultural institutions, or international organisations, applying advanced English-language proficiency and cultural insight in roles requiring analytical, communicative, and research competencies.
Admission Requirements
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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