Master’s Programme in English Studies 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Helsinki |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

13,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s Programme in English Studies offers a diverse selection of courses every year, giving you the opportunity to learn about topics at the very forefront of language and literature studies. Our courses cover areas often separated in other degree programmes: English language and linguistics, literature in English and the teaching of English. You may freely take courses from any of these areas, tailoring your degree according to your own interests. 


Our courses are taught by active researchers and foster a highly collaborative environment. Support from both faculty members and peers helps you develop skills such as writing, analysis, critical thinking, presentation and intercultural communication. You can practice research design and project management skills during individual and group projects. Apply these skills and your expertise of English by writing your Master’s thesis in our thesis seminar. 


Graduates from the English Studies programme have found success in a variety of careers with the skills gained from their MA. After graduating you may apply for doctoral studies, qualify for being a language teacher with additional pedagogical studies, go into fields like media, publishing, business or work in international organisations. English is used as the language of science, culture, business and tourism globally, and experts in English are required in all of these fields.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s Programme in English Studies offers a diverse selection of courses every year, giving you the opportunity to learn about topics at the very forefront of language and literature studies. Our courses cover areas often separated in other degree programmes: English language and linguistics, literature in English and the teaching of English. You may freely take courses from any of these areas, tailoring your degree according to your own interests. 


Our courses are taught by active researchers and foster a highly collaborative environment. Support from both faculty members and peers helps you develop skills such as writing, analysis, critical thinking, presentation and intercultural communication. You can practice research design and project management skills during individual and group projects. Apply these skills and your expertise of English by writing your Master’s thesis in our thesis seminar. 


Graduates from the English Studies programme have found success in a variety of careers with the skills gained from their MA. After graduating you may apply for doctoral studies, qualify for being a language teacher with additional pedagogical studies, go into fields like media, publishing, business or work in international organisations. English is used as the language of science, culture, business and tourism globally, and experts in English are required in all of these fields.

Admission Requirements

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You can apply to the master’s programmes at the University of Helsinki to complete the master’s degree if you have one of the following: A degree completed at a university, A degree completed at a university of applied sciences, A degree completed at the Finnish National Defence University, and Education completed outside Finland that provides eligibility for equivalent higher education in the relevant country.

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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

13,000 EUR
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