12 monthsProgramme duration
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MA programme is an excellent choice if you are keen to build on your love of languages and cultures and would enjoy the freedom to explore a research topic of your own choice. You will be supported by our experienced academics and will gain a good foundation in research skills, enabling you to develop your ideas with confidence. Your research area will be enhanced by the study of taught modules across your chosen discipline/s.
Why Lancaster?
Learn from our experts You will choose three taught modules from the range available in the School of Global Affairs and from related subject disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences. All modules are taught in English with tuition predominantly in small groups. Tutors will advise you as to which modules might best prepare you for your dissertation work. For your dissertation, you will have individual supervision sessions with your supervisor(s).
In addition, you will be required to attend a research skills module. This module is not assessed, and it covers a range of research skills specific to Modern Languages that are designed to support you in researching and writing your dissertation.
Prepare for your future This Master’s course facilitates the development of high-level skills in independent thinking, research, and communication, which are crucial qualities in many professions. It is also an excellent pathway to further doctoral research.
Why Lancaster?
- Tailor your research degree to your interests
- Collaborate across the arts, humanities and social sciences
- Access experts in your chosen area of study
- Be part of our vibrant research culture
- Benefit from our community engagement, research partnerships and external networks
- Global languages and social justice
- Environmental and social change
- Global health and disability
- World literature and the arts
- Language pedagogy
- Translation and transcultural practices
Learn from our experts You will choose three taught modules from the range available in the School of Global Affairs and from related subject disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences. All modules are taught in English with tuition predominantly in small groups. Tutors will advise you as to which modules might best prepare you for your dissertation work. For your dissertation, you will have individual supervision sessions with your supervisor(s).
In addition, you will be required to attend a research skills module. This module is not assessed, and it covers a range of research skills specific to Modern Languages that are designed to support you in researching and writing your dissertation.
Prepare for your future This Master’s course facilitates the development of high-level skills in independent thinking, research, and communication, which are crucial qualities in many professions. It is also an excellent pathway to further doctoral research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MA programme is an excellent choice if you are keen to build on your love of languages and cultures and would enjoy the freedom to explore a research topic of your own choice. You will be supported by our experienced academics and will gain a good foundation in research skills, enabling you to develop your ideas with confidence. Your research area will be enhanced by the study of taught modules across your chosen discipline/s.
Why Lancaster?
Learn from our experts You will choose three taught modules from the range available in the School of Global Affairs and from related subject disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences. All modules are taught in English with tuition predominantly in small groups. Tutors will advise you as to which modules might best prepare you for your dissertation work. For your dissertation, you will have individual supervision sessions with your supervisor(s).
In addition, you will be required to attend a research skills module. This module is not assessed, and it covers a range of research skills specific to Modern Languages that are designed to support you in researching and writing your dissertation.
Prepare for your future This Master’s course facilitates the development of high-level skills in independent thinking, research, and communication, which are crucial qualities in many professions. It is also an excellent pathway to further doctoral research.
Why Lancaster?
- Tailor your research degree to your interests
- Collaborate across the arts, humanities and social sciences
- Access experts in your chosen area of study
- Be part of our vibrant research culture
- Benefit from our community engagement, research partnerships and external networks
- Global languages and social justice
- Environmental and social change
- Global health and disability
- World literature and the arts
- Language pedagogy
- Translation and transcultural practices
Learn from our experts You will choose three taught modules from the range available in the School of Global Affairs and from related subject disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences. All modules are taught in English with tuition predominantly in small groups. Tutors will advise you as to which modules might best prepare you for your dissertation work. For your dissertation, you will have individual supervision sessions with your supervisor(s).
In addition, you will be required to attend a research skills module. This module is not assessed, and it covers a range of research skills specific to Modern Languages that are designed to support you in researching and writing your dissertation.
Prepare for your future This Master’s course facilitates the development of high-level skills in independent thinking, research, and communication, which are crucial qualities in many professions. It is also an excellent pathway to further doctoral research.
Admission Requirements
58+
6.5+
87+
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Languages.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
Additional requirements As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
Additional requirements As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal.
Please see our website for more details.
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