MAEuropean, American and Postcolonial Language and Literature - Literatures and Cultures Curriculum: English Studies Path
| Study location | Italy, Venice |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Laurea Magistrale in Lingue e letterature europee, americane e postcoloniali) |
| Course code | LM3/C/2022 |
| Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. |
| Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION Admission to this programme requires you to:
MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS More specifically, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields (all indicated fields are mandatory):
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements and possess the necessary personal preparation, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. Since an advanced knowledge of English is essential for success in this master’s degree, we encourage you to upload any documentation that would demonstrate this to the Teaching Committee when they evaluate your suitability as a candidate (e.g., C1 or C2 certification, experience acquired abroad in English-speaking countries, etc.). The Teaching Committee reserves the right to schedule an oral examination if you satisfy this programme’s minimum curricular requirements in order to confirm your possession of an adequate personal preparation. READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters. |
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| Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in European, American and Postcolonial Language and Literature – Literatures and Cultures Curriculum: English Studies Path. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind. |
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Overview
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This programme allows you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the language and literatures of the British Isles. During your studies, you will develop an advanced knowledge of the history of literary language and the cultures associated with it. Thanks to collaborations with foreign universities that allow you to obtain joint degrees or double diplomas as well as the strong presence of international students from all over the world, the programme is markedly international in nature.
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JOINT DEGREE OPPORTUNITY
There is another curriculum available called English and American Studies which is accessible only to students of the European Joint Master’s Programme in English and American Studies Ca’ Foscari collaborates in offering. You can apply for direct admission to this joint degree via a different application portal managed by the consortium of partner universities offering the joint degree.
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad
- final thesis
You can also request to complete one or two semesters of your studies at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
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Career opportunities
Thanks to the skills and knowledge the programme provides, once you graduate you are prepared either to continue your academic career with a doctoral degree or to launch a career with national or international businesses, institutions and organisations, both public and private.
You’ll find job opportunities in many fields, especially:
- Image management and public relations consultancy
- Interpreting
- Translation
- Linguistic/philological research or consultancy
- Archives
- Libraries
- Museum curation