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English – (M.A.)
Aarhus University
Master's Programmes in English| Application Deadline: | April 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free ≈ € 9,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Aarhus / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Aarhus University
English is the language of globalisation. It is the mother tongue of around 350 million people, and an even larger number speak English as a second language. It is the language that enables you to communicate across borders, whether about culture or commerce. For many years, English-speaking countries such as the UK and the USA have largely been responsible for setting the global agenda, but new English-speaking countries like India are becoming increasingly influential.
Today, the private job market, public institutions and PhD degree programmes require English language skills and knowledge of the English-speaking world. You acquire these competences in the Master’s degree in English. In this degree programme, you use English at a high international level and gain in-depth knowledge of the history, culture and social conditions of the English-speaking world.
Insight into an entire culture
During your Bachelor’s degree programme, you pursued your interest in English-speaking countries and the English language and in the process became familiar with many different topics. During the Master’s degree programme, you get an opportunity to study these topics in depth.
Lectures, classroom lessons, group work and presentations by you and your fellow students will give you insight into the language and culture of the English-speaking countries, both past and present. By analysing literary works, films and societal development, you gain insight into the culture and identity of different periods of history. You examine how history is written, interpreted and re-written by modern man. You gain an understanding of the way cultural phenomena can influence the film industry and how films in turn can influence cultural phenomena. You also learn about the development of language and the challenges and pitfalls involved in translating from one language to another.
Master’s degree in English
Your verbal and written language skills will improve and your knowledge of the culture and social conditions of English-speaking countries increase. You learn how to master the language in both business and every-day situations, and your cultural and language expertise will enable you to facilitate communication both culturally and linguistically between Denmark and English-speaking countries. In addition, you become able to convey information and ideas clearly and vividly both verbally and in writing, and to plan and carry out large complex projects.
Today, most Danes have no problems ordering a drink or having a conversation in English when travelling abroad. However, this is not sufficient in a professional context. Whether working in the business sector or as a teacher, it is important that you have in-depth knowledge of both the English language and the culture of English-speaking countries if you need to negotiate contracts or work with individuals or companies in English-speaking countries. It enables you to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. In many situations, it is also a requirement that your level of English language proficiency is sufficiently high to enable you to read reports or other technical or scientific material of a complex nature. With a Master’s degree in English, you will be able to do that and much more.
Contents
Track A
1st semester
* Current Trends and Topics within English Literature
* Current Topics within English Linguistics
* Current Methodologies and Topics within History, Society and Culture
2nd semester
* Text, History and Identity
* Communication, Media and Society
* Change, Exchange and Translation
3rd semester
* Profile subjects
4th semester
* Thesis
Track A is for students with English as their main subject, combined with a supplementary subject at Bachelor’s degree level. Track A gives you an opportunity to focus on English throughout your Master’s degree programme. Track A gives you a thorough understanding of the latest approaches to English literature, English linguistics and the study of the history and society of the English-speaking world. During the first semester you acquire a solid basis within these three disciplines, while during the second semester you are free to choose seminars within three different areas and in that way specialise in what interests you most.
Current Trends and Topics within English Literature
This subject deals with essential current debates. You study both modern and classical literary works using modern literary criticism and theory. In addition, you learn about the social importance and consequences of the study of literature.
Current Topics within English Linguistics
This subject deals with essential topics within modern English linguistics. You acquire in-depth knowledge of modern theoretical and methodological issues within English linguistics. The approaches are interdisciplinary and/or comparative.
Current Methodologies and Topics within History, Society and Culture
This subject deals with historical topics and current debates within area studies, transatlantic studies, globalisation and media and cultural studies. The approach is interdisciplinary and both primary and secondary sources are used. In addition, you study the communication of current topics, methodologies and theories in selected English popular science journals.
Text, History and Identity
A number of seminars will be offered in this subject. The seminars will use different approaches to examine how people develop and express human identity through language, literature and history.
Communication, Media and Society
A number of seminars will be offered in this subject. The seminars will look at different defined areas within communication, media and society. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to use, discuss and communicate theoretical methodology tools and factual knowledge of the subject area.
Change, Exchange and Translation
A number of seminars will be offered in this subject. The seminars will discuss and analyse the meeting of cultures in a broad sense, using different approaches including linguistic, cultural and literary/aesthetic approaches.
Track B
1st semester
* MA supplementary subject
2nd semester
* Translation
* Communication, Media and Society
3rd semester
* Profile subjects
4th semester
* Thesis
Track B is for students with English as their main subject, combined with supplementary subjects at Bachelor’s and Master’s degree level. Track B gives you teaching qualifications in both English and your supplementary subject. During your first semester you exclusively study your supplementary subject, while in your second semester you finish your supplementary subject and at the same time study two subjects at the Section for English.
Translation
You study translation from Danish to English and from English to Danish with an emphasis on aspects such as genre, register and purpose. You are given both a practical and a theoretical introduction to translation.
Communication, Media and Society
A number of seminars will be offered in this subject. The seminars will look at different defined areas within communication, media and society. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to use, discuss and communicate theoretical methodology tools and factual knowledge of the subject area.
Track C
1st semester
* Current English Studies 1
* Current English Studies 2
* Interdisciplinary Analysis
2nd semester
* Communication, Media and Society
* Translation
* Text, History and Identity
3rd semester
* Profile subjects
4th semester
* Thesis
Track C is for students who have chosen English as a supplementary subject at both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree level, and who wish to complete the rest of their Master’s degree programme in English. In short, you swap your main subject and your supplementary subject when choosing Track C. Track C gives you teaching qualifications in both English and your basic subject. During the first semester of your Masters degree, you exclusively study your supplementary subject, whereas in the second semester you study both your supplementary subject and two additional subjects.
Current English Studies 1 and 2
You have to choose two out of the following three subjects:
- Current Trends and Topics within English Literature
- Current Topics within English Linguistics
- Current Methodologies and Topics within History, Society and Culture
Interdisciplinary Analysis
In this subject you analyse different topics from a number of academic and interdisciplinary perspectives. The emphasis is on academic awareness and methodology as well as interdisciplinary methodologies.
Translation
You study translation from Danish to English and from English to Danish with an emphasis on aspects such as genre, register and purpose.
Communication, Media and Society
Several seminars will be offered under this heading, and students are free to choose. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to use, discuss and communicate theoretical methodology tools and factual knowledge of the subject area.
Text, History and Identity
Several seminars will be offered under this heading. The seminars will use different approaches to examine how people develop and express human identity through language, literature and history.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The requirements for admission to the Master’s degree programme in English vary according to the track you wish to enrol in.
Track A (120 ECTS credits in English)
* The admission requirements for Track A of the Master’s degree programme are a completed Bachelor’s degree (135 ECTS credits) in English and a supplementary subject (45 ECTS credits) at Bachelor’s degree level, or a completed Bachelor’s degree (135 ECTS credits) in another subject and a supplementary subject (45 ECTS credits) in International Communication in English at Bachelor’s degree level.
Examples of Bachelor’s degrees qualifying for admission to Track A:
* The Bachelor’s degree in English (Aarhus University), cf. Article 14 of the Executive Order on Enrolment (in Danish only)
* The Bachelor’s degree in English (University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark, Aalborg University)
Track B (75 ECTS credits in English with a supplementary subject at Master’s degree level of 45 ECTS credits)
The admission requirements for Track B of the Master’s degree programme are a completed Bachelor’s degree (135 ECTS credits) in English and a supplementary subject (45 ECTS credits) at Bachelor’s degree level in another subject taught at upper secondary school.
Examples of Bachelor’s degrees qualifying for admission to Track B:
* The Bachelor’s degree in English (Aarhus University) or the Bachelor’s degree in English (University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark, Aalborg University) with 45 ECTS credits in a supplementary subject taught at upper secondary school.
Track C (120 ECTS credits in English aimed at upper secondary school teaching)
Track C is an option available to students who have completed a supplementary subject in English at Bachelor’s degree level and wish to make English their main subject, i.e. to continue studying English.
* The admission requirements for Track C of the Master’s degree programme are a completed Bachelor’s degree in another subject taught at upper secondary school and a supplementary subject (45 ECTS credits) in English at Bachelor’s degree level.
Language requirements
Admission to the Master’s degree programme in English requires Danish at A level or similar.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 83 |
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