Description

The MA in European Languages and Cultures postgraduate courses provide students with the opportunity to specialise in specific aspects of European culture. These can be:

* historical
* cinematic
* literary
* cultural
* interdisciplinary

Having completed compulsory modules in 'Research methods' and 'Critical Analysis', students choose a language specific module from those on offer in any given year (in French, German, Italian or Spanish).

These postgraduate courses form the necessary preparation for the short thesis on a topic of personal interest which completes this MA qualification.

Assessment is by essays, seminar papers, portfolio and a dissertation.

The School of Modern Languages offers research supervision in a variety of areas and languages and provides research opportunities in a personal and vibrant environment.

These postgraduate courses are designed for those wishing to pursue research interests relating to a European context with a view to a specific career, as well as also providing the foundation for students who intend to continue their research at Bangor in the shape of a PhD qualification.

Highlights

The School of Modern Languages at Bangor currently offers both taught postgraduate degrees and research-based postgraduate degrees covering a broad range of specialist and interdisciplinary areas within French, German, Hispanic and Italian studies. Recent developments have seen the introduction of an exciting range of opportunities within the field of Translation Studies and the establishment of the dynamic Centre for Galician Studies in Wales. Each year, the School supports a range of culture specific research events such as the Modern Languages Research Forum and the School's Postgraduate Forum. Students will also benefit from the career development support mechanisms offered by the College of Arts, Education and Humanities.

Bangor has a long tradition of excellent student support. There is a lively and expanding postgraduate community within the School, and students work in a close-knit and supportive environment. Depending on the chosen research area, students will be assigned one or two supervisors and are guaranteed full access to computing facilities (including translation memory software), library provision, and all School resources including the film library. There is a dedicated postgraduate study area within the School which students are encouraged to use as often as they can.

The School offers up to five GBP 1,000 fee remission scholarships for MA/PhD study each year; contact Dr Helena Miguelez Carballeira for details.

Subject Areas

• European Studies (includes Politics)
• Foreign Language
• Languages / Linguistics

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Bangor University's Mission Statement

To be a world-class research-led university, to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality, and to contribute to the development of the economy, health and culture of a sustainable Wales and a sustainable world.