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Master of Cultural Studies
University of Leuven
Faculty of Language and Literary| Application Deadline: | June 1 (EEA); March 1 (Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 578 - | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
Location of University of Leuven
The Master's
The Master Cultural Studies investigates the relationship between art, society and all facets of the media and the techniques that shape both art and society. Inevitably, and deliberately, its approach is interdisciplinary. Cultural scientists from various backgrounds take this Master’s to study the relations between society and various media. The Master of Cultural Studies does not have a clearly demarcated object of study, but rather a practice-driven approach to both contemporary and historical phenomena.
My profile
* Good writing skills as demonstrated by the Bachelor’s paper.
* A thorough knowledge of various sectors of contemporary culture, as demonstrated by the Bachelor’s curriculum.
* The ability and eagerness to use a wide range of learning formats, both for individual work and for group work.
Career prospects
A both a hands-on and theoretically oriented program, the MA of Cultural Studies offers career opportunities in a wide range of fields: on the one hand the public service, at all levels (local, regional, national, international) of the public bodies that are involved in the making and managing of cultural policy; on the other hand the large field of creative industries (music, television, print and online media).
The internship database of the Institute, where a list of available internship positions is regularly updated, gives a good overview of the possibilities that are open to students of cultural studies. Quite some students combine (in 2 years) the programme with a programme in didactics that prepares them for a teaching career.
Students eager to find their way in the cultural sector should realise, however, that working in culture is never a nine to five job and that qualities such as passion, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, team work and good verbal and communicative skills are crucial. These elements play an essential role in the Master’s programme of cultural studies in Leuven.
Contents
Master of Arts in Cultural Studies
Master's Thesis
Students are required to take the course of this group.
* Master's Thesis
Core Curriculum Courses
Students are required to take all the courses of this group, a total of 12 credits.
* Cultural Policy
* Cultural Semiotics
Optional Core Curriculum Courses
Students choose minimum 12 credits.
* Online Publishing
* Photography
* Film and Literature
* Theatre and Culture
Optional Courses
If necessary, students complete their programme to a minimum of 60 credits.
* Literature, Religion and Art in Europe: an Interdisciplinary Approach
* Internship
* Comparative European Literature
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Direct admission:Bachelor of (Arts in) cultural studies
Subject to admission:
The master of Arts in cultural studies is open to students with an academic BA in one of the following fields: Arts/Literature/History. Admission, however, is not automatic. Admission is based on the applicant's undergraduate diploma and on the required documents.
Applicants are required to submit a file showing substantial academic background in the field of study. In addition to the documents specified by the University's International Office (cf. the file should contain:
(1) a complete list of courses including their respective size (in ECTS credits) for which the applicant has obtained credit;
(2) a list of results obtained for each of the above courses, preferably according to the ECTS scale. If a different scale is used, a brief explanation of the local grading system should be included;
(3) for the undergraduate courses that the applicant considers most relevant to the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, a brief course description (one half to a full page) according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS study guide. These course descriptions may be in Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish;
(4) proof of proficiency to CEFR level C1 in English, viz. an IELTS score of at least 6.5, or a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based test), 237 (computer-based test), or 92 (internet-based test). Applicants who hold a degree awarded by an English-speaking university from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA are exempt from this requirement.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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