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Durham University: Languages, Literatures and Cultures
| Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Modern European Languages |
| Web | durham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our MA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures will draw on a vast wealth of knowledge in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Hispanic and Russian Studies to take you on an intellectual journey across continents through an enthralling study into languages, literatures and cultures and how they are transmitted, exchanged and established.
The course will nurture your interests in world literatures and comparative studies by enabling you to work on literary materials in their original language, understanding their local, regional and national contexts and exploring what happens when they become entwined with intellectual elements such as translation, philosophy and visual culture.
The course is taken full-time over one year and will consist of innovative core and optional modules ranging from women and the novel in the 18th century to anti-capitalist poetics and from science and the enlightenment to environmental philosophy.
You will also be required to complete a dissertation involving the detailed study of a particular aspect of a topic related to world literature.
The School of Modern Languages and Cultures will provide you with a stimulating environment for your study and the strongest emphasis will be on your own research which you will carry out under the supervision of a subject specialist.
The School is also home to several cutting-edge research groups and we will encourage you to become an active member of the academic community, with the important Centre for Visual Arts and Cultures and Centre for Culture and Ecology both offering innovative opportunities for engagement.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will be expected to have a BA degree (upper-second class degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian), literature or linguistics from a recognised national or international university. Students holding a degree in a non-language-related field may be admitted provided they can demonstrate they have the required competence (C1 following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in one of the above mentioned languages. Two positive academic or equivalent professional references are required. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 25000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 25000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 25000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will be expected to have a BA degree (upper-second class degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian), literature or linguistics from a recognised national or international university. Students holding a degree in a non-language-related field may be admitted provided they can demonstrate they have the required competence (C1 following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in one of the above mentioned languages. Two positive academic or equivalent professional references are required. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Durham University
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- 8th in the Complete University Guide
- 53rd in the QS World University rankings for Sustainability 2023
- 50th in the world in the category of Employer Reputation. QS World University Rankings 2024
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