Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies (M.A.)
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,157 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1157€ for EEA nationals | 5,800€ for non-EEA nationals (for 60 ECTS credits or one year of full-time study) (subject to yearly revision)
Key Summary
Introduction
We offer a range of courses to choose from in the fields of both linguistics and literary studies. There is only one requirement: you must take at least one linguistics course and one literature course. Literature topics include British women writers, the American historical novel after 1950, representations of New York in 20th century literature, the construction of age, and the work of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. Linguistics courses focus on the use of English in different contexts, how it varies across time and space, and the changes this tends to trigger.
Admissions
Curriculum
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Rankings
UAntwerp, which was founded in 2003, scores extremely well in Young University Rankings
- Times Higher Education Millennials 2020 - Rank 5
- Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024 - Rank 12
- QS 50 under 50 2021 - Rank 20
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Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
The master’s programme of Linguistics and Literature builds on the basic competencies, skills and attitudes that the students have acquired in the bachelor’s programme of Linguistics and Literature and offers in-depth training that is closely connected with current scientific research.
The students acquire the following core competencies in the Master of Linguistics and Literature:
- possess the necessary skills to independently collect, select and process data and to critically interpret documents in the function of a research topic and this using the current methodological approaches in their area of expertise.
- be familiar with the main primary and secondary literature, the main theories and basic notions of their area of research and be able to develop a point of view based on them.
- be able to reflect on the structure and the use of the studied languages and possess the necessary language and communicative skills to report orally and in writing on their research but also to effectively participate in discussions in their area of expertise and defend their position.
- be able to evaluate the social relevance and the scientific content of their research and be able to independently follow and evaluate evolutions within their scientific discipline and within the broader cultural, political and social context.
In order to acquire these core competencies, the master students follow a programme in one or two languages and their associated literature. They draw their own scientific path and opt for a focus on the study of linguistics or literature. The master thesis is an important part of the programme as it requires the student to apply and integrate the above-mentioned competencies.
Scholarships and Funding
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Career Opportunities
Because of the wide range of skills you acquire in our Master’s programme, job opportunities after graduation are ample. The list below is far from exhaustive, but it gives you a sense of how your degree can help shape your future career.
Education: Many of our graduates fulfil their vocation to become high school teachers of English language and literature.
Media: Highly skilled professionals are in great demand in the vibrant and dynamic media sector. As our graduate, you will have the right toolkit to pursue a career both in audiovisual or print media outlets such as television, radio, newspapers or magazines.
Book publishing: Your broad and extensive knowledge of the literary field will help you feel at home in editing and publishing, both print and digital.
Communication: Your excellent communication skills and near-native proficiency in the most widely spoken language in the world are an ideal starting point for building an international career in business communication and public relations as a spokesperson, PR manager, (international) customer relations officer, interpreter, etc.
Creative writing: Having garnered considerable writing skills in English, you will be able to put them into practice as a copywriter in marketing and advertising, or as a ghost-writer.
Translation services: Your near-native English proficiency and profound knowledge of Anglophone literature and cultural context make you an ideal translator of English texts into your native language.
Cultural sector: Your degree will enable you to make a contribution to supporting and promoting cultural institutions and activities, with potential career opportunities in libraries, museums, theatres, festivals, bookselling, etc. Working for a thinktank advising on culture and education at both local and national levels is another exciting career path that our Master’s programme prepares you for.
Private sector: Your degree also gives you an edge in any professional environment where English is required, from marketing to logistics.
Academic research: Last but not least, Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies can be a stepping stone to PhD research, either in Antwerp or anywhere else in the world.