Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International C...

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy, Venice

Department of Asian and North African Studies

Study location	Italy, Venice
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	€2,300 per year More information
Application fee	€30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Tuition fee

€2,300 per year

More information

Application fee

€30 one-time

This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study.

How to pay the fee

Entry qualification	Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. More specifically, you must have obtained at least 42 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields: At least 36 ECTS in: Chinese and South Asian languages and literatures (Thailand) At least 6 ECTS in: Geography; Law; Glottology and Linguistics; Didactics of Modern Languages; East Asian Archaeology, Art History and Philosophy; Chinese and South Asian Languages and Literatures; Japanese and Korean Languages and Literatures; History of East and South-East Asia; Demology, Ethnology and Anthropology; Contemporary History; Economics; Political Science; Sociology; History of Asia and/or Africa. 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME’S 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.

Entry qualification

Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required.
Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy.

In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme.

More specifically, you must have obtained at least 42 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields:

At least 36 ECTS in: Chinese and South Asian languages and literatures (Thailand)
At least 6 ECTS in: Geography; Law; Glottology and Linguistics; Didactics of Modern Languages; East Asian Archaeology, Art History and Philosophy; Chinese and South Asian Languages and Literatures; Japanese and Korean Languages and Literatures; History of East and South-East Asia; Demology, Ethnology and Anthropology; Contemporary History; Economics; Political Science; Sociology; History of Asia and/or Africa.

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME’S 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.

Language requirements	English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level. 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. EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

Language requirements

English

A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment.
Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level.

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.

EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

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 Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International Cooperation – Southeast Asia Curriculum. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

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 Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International Cooperation – Southeast Asia Curriculum. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme allows you to achieve proficiency in the Thai language and helps you acquire an in-depth knowledge of the economic, legal, historical and political aspects of the relevant geographical area.

You will also acquire a knowledge of sociolinguistic and communication processes as well as a familiarity with IT and electronic means of communication.

EXPLORE THIS PROGRAMME’S STUDY PLAN

This programme includes the following components:

course work
curricular internship
final thesis

You can request to spend one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
Your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.

Graduates can find employment with businesses and financial institutions operating in Asian
and North African markets, with national and international public organisations, with volunteer facilities and institutions operating in cooperation with these and in development sectors.

Possible career opportunities include: