Modern Languages and Cultures

Entry requirements

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.

Language competence

You will need to indicate your level of competence in your chosen language and culture (UG degree level or equivalent to C1 in the CEFR); if formal evidence cannot be provided, you will be assessed individually by the School.

If your first language is not English, or if you have not been taught entirely in English (equivalent to a UK qualification), you will need to provide formal evidence of the following English language requirements.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you keen to specialise in the academic study of your chosen language and culture, and do you want to enhance your professional development and communication skills? Do you have the motivation to develop an individual research path, leading potentially to PhD study?

This course combines taught professionally-oriented modules with research-orientated modules in the culture of your chosen Modern Language, offering an advanced preparation for doctoral research. You will work with the support of internationally leading researchers, drawing on expertise in critical debates in the study of Modern languages and their corresponding cultures, research skills, professional and communication skills, public engagement and key research themes.

You will benefit from an introduction to critical theories and perspectives across a variety of intellectual traditions, as well as develop your own research specialism in your chosen language and culture.

Fees and funding

See University website