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European Languages and Cultures (by Research) – (M.A.)
Lancaster University
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,075 - ≈ € 16,590 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lancaster / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Lancaster University
MA Languages and Cultures * African Studies
* European Studies - French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, Spanish Studies
* Latin American Studies
The MA programme is for graduates who are keen to develop their understanding of European, African or Latin American Studies. Students are required to take three taught modules within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The eventual dissertation topic is defined to reflect both the student's interests and the Department's research expertise in individual languages and cultures. The programme is designed for those who want to take a step towards studying for a PhD in the near future.
One of the key features of the Masters degrees offered by this department is the opportunity to follow modules from a range of fields in Arts and Social Sciences as a foundation to your own chosen research topic. In this way, we offer a maximum of flexibility which allows you to create your own foundation to the field in which you wish to specialise.
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There is a considerable range of choice which spans a number of interrelated disciplines in the Arts and Social Sciences. You will be guided in your choice of modules and encouraged to follow a pathway, which will lead naturally to your chosen area of research while providing you with the appropriate methodological tools.
All the modules will be taught in English language – but where the original texts coincide with the linguistic knowledge of the student, these will be referred to simultaneously with their English translations. Three modules can be chosen from the interdisciplinary course modules offered below.
Optional taught modules within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences can be found in the Online Courses and Modules Handbook.
Department of European Languages and Cultures modules
DELC 401: The European Union: Are we all 'Europeans' now? - Dr Sophie Krossa
DELC 405: Dissertation
DELC 418: Writing in the Margins: narrating cross-cultural experience - Dr Robert Crawshaw
DELC 420: Living against Franco - Dr Frederic Barberà-Farran
Assessment In addition to the three taught modules available in DELC and/or related departments, it is a requirement that you attend a course in research methodology offered centrally by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
The dissertation module (120 credits, DELC 405) This is the culmination of the MA by Research in European Languages and Cultures and builds directly on the knowledge and skills you will have acquired earlier in the programme. It consists of a 25,000 word analysis of a research issue or topic falling within the field of European Linguistic, Historical and Cultural Studies as we have outlined above.
The dissertation is assessed on the grounds of coherence and originality of argument, the rigour of your method and approach and your respect for research conventions. The module involves approximately 13 hours of formal supervision between April and June and is submitted by the nearest Friday to 15th September.
Requirements for Pass Overall average of at least 50%. In order to achieve an overall pass in the scheme, students must pass all assessed modules and the dissertation.
Requirements for Pass with Merit Overall mark of 60-69% with 65% or more in fifty per cent of the weighted scheme.
Requirements for Pass with Distinction A mark of at least 70% in the dissertation and an overall average of at least 65%, and must pass every element of the scheme.
If successful, you formally graduate at a ceremony held at Lancaster University in December.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Requirements
An upper second class degree, or its equivalent.
English Language Qualifications
We accept a range of English Language qualifications including:
* IELTS (British Council) min 6.5
* TOEFL min 237 (computer-based) or 93 (internet-based)
* Cambridge Certificate of min grade C
Proficiency in English
* A recent GCSE min grade C
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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