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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Lund University offers you a unique opportunity to pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics at Master´s level. The Centre for Languages and Literature offers students access to the most modern resources for research and education. You will meet and study together with students from 13 different fields of specialisation. Courses are taught in English or the language of your field of specialisation. As a Master´s student, you will have the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research on your Master s thesis through grants available from the Birgit Rausing Language Programme.
In the specialisation in Greek/Modern Greek, students follow the development of the Greek language from antiquity to modern times. The programme involves the study of texts from various epochs, of how Greek has influenced and been influenced by other Indo-European languages, and also more in-depth studies of how Greek linguistics has evolved throughout the world. The specialisation consists of courses both directly related to and outside of the core subject. Students can choose to specialise in either Greek or Modern Greek.
Career prospects
A Master´s in Greek/Modern Greek will enable you to work in a variety of fields, for instance in education, language research, libraries and archives, publishing, ecclesiastical matters, journalism, culture, administration, politics and translation.
With a Master´s degree in Language and Linguistics, you are attractive for employers looking for a highly qualified individual with specialised knowledge in communication and language. An international MA in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the academic background you need in order to apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
The Master of Arts (120 ECTS) programme consists of:
* Compulsory courses common to all specialisations (45 ECTS): General Linguistics: Philosophy of Science for Linguists (7.5 ECTS), Fundamental Linguistic Methods (7.5 ECTS), Masters degree thesis (30 ECTS).
* Compulsory courses for this specialisation (30 ECTS), Greek/Modern Greek: the History of the Greek Language from Antiquity to the Present (7.5 ECTS), The History of Greek Literature from Antiquity to the Present (7.5 ECTS), Greek Literature, Advanced Course (15 ECTS) OR Modern Greek Literature, Advanced Course (15 ECTS).
* Elective courses (45 ECTS), to be selected from a list available from the programme coordinator.
A Bachelor´s degree or the equivalent, with a major in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master´s programme.
English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
* IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)
* TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) and a total score of 90
* Cambridge/Oxford Advanced Certificate of Proficiency
* A Bachelors degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
* A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 575 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 90 |
Lund University Global Scholarship programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). You apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship after you have applied for the programme/or free-standing course you wish to study at Lund University.
Programme-specific scholarships
Some programmes may have specific scholarships connected only to the programme or the subject area.
Erasmus Mundus Action 1
Lund University is a partner in several Erasmus Mundus joint programmes (Action 1). As a student on these Master's programmes you can get a scholarship that can cover both tuition fees and living expenses. Details can be found on the Erasmus Mundus programme pages.
Erasmus Mundus Action 2
Lund University is a partner in several Erasmus Mundus Action 2 "lots".If you are from an eligible country you can apply for a scholarship to come to Lund University. Scholarships are available to academic staff, PhD students, Master's students and Bachelor's students and can cover both tuition fees and living expenses.
Swedish Institute scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers several scholarship programmes for international students studying at Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and post-doctoral levels.
Swedish Institute Study Scholarship:
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly qualified students across two categories:
Category 1: Students from the following 12 developing countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Category 2: Students with citizenship from countries on the DAC list (note there are some exceptions).
Other Swedish Institute Scholarships:
* Visby Programme - Swedish Institute Baltic Sea Region
* Swedish Institute Scholarships for East Europe
* Swedish-Turkish Programme
US Student Finance
Lund University is a participating institution in the US Government Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan Program for undergraduate, Masters and doctoral programmes. This includes the Stafford Loans and the Graduate Plus Loans. Please note that this loan programme is only available to US citizens or eligible non-citizens.
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