About the course

Our MA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures will draw on a vast wealth of knowledge in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Hispanic and Russian Studies to take you on an intellectual journey across continents through an enthralling study into languages, literatures and cultures and how they are transmitted, exchanged and established.

　　The course will nurture your interests in world literatures and comparative studies by enabling you to work on literary materials in their original language, understanding their local, regional and national contexts and exploring what happens when they become entwined with intellectual elements such as translation, philosophy and visual culture.

　　The course is taken full-time over one year and will consist of innovative core and optional modules ranging from women and the novel in the 18th century to anti-capitalist poetics and from science and the enlightenment to environmental philosophy.

　　You will also be required to complete a dissertation involving the detailed study of a particular aspect of a topic related to world literature.

　　The School of Modern Languages and Cultures will provide you with a stimulating environment for your study and the strongest emphasis will be on your own research which you will carry out under the supervision of a subject specialist.

　　The School is also home to several cutting-edge research groups and we will encourage you to become an active member of the academic community, with the important Centre for Visual Arts and Cultures and Centre for Culture and Ecology both offering innovative opportunities for engagement. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£23,500

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

Students will be expected to have a BA degree (upper-second class degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian), literature or linguistics from a recognised national or international university. Students holding a degree in a non-language-related field may be admitted provided they can demonstrate they have the required competence (C1 following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in one of the above mentioned languages.

　　Two positive academic or equivalent professional references are required.'

　　The standard minimum entry requirements to study a postgraduate programme at Durham University are normally:

　　Achievement of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. Two satisfactory academic references.

　　IELTS 7.0 (no component under 6.5)

　　TOEFL iBT 102 (no component under 25)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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