Master’s Degree European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact
University of Pavia
Key Information
Campus location
Pavia, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Master’s Degree European Languages, Cultures, and Societies in Contact
The EC2U Joint Master’s Degree in “European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact” is a 2-year Master’s Degree (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each, 120 ECTS in total) that provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the European linguistic, cultural and social landscape using advanced research methods in the academic field. This degree is in line with professional practice and will ensure students launch their careers with enhanced professionalism and quality of services in the broad field of language, cultural contact, and social diversity.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Students can apply for the Erasmus mobility grant when completing a semester abroad in one of the Partner universities. They can contact the International Relations Office of their university for more information.
Curriculum
The uniqueness of this Master's is “à la carte” courses from the list provided by each university: besides a mandatory common online course of 10ECTSfor each of the first 3 semesters, students will define the rest of the study plan in accordance with the course catalogue provided by the chosen universities.
The fourth semester is reserved to a possible internship and thesis preparation.
Mandatory online courses:
- 1st semester: Discourse in Europe
- 2nd semester: Research Methodology in European Modern Languages and Literatures
- 3rd semester: Research Methodology in European Cultures and Societies
- 4th semester: Thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Master’s degree in European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact offers the students a general scientific education and many possibilities for a future career. Depending on their interests and the profile they have gained through their courses’ choice, a wide range of carrrer is attainable :
- Multilingual project managers
- Diplomats at intermediate and high levels of organisations
- Teachers-researchers
- Bilingual communication officers
- Journalists
- Project officers
- Mobility consultants
- Cultural mediators
Career in research
Completing the Master’s degree in European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact will give you eligibility to apply to PhD studies in relevant fields.
Program delivery
The EC2U Campus provides students with the opportunity to study abroad, gain multicultural experiences, and expand their professional network. Over the course of their learning journey, students must study in at least 2 but no more than 4 of the following 7 EC2U universities:
• University of Salamanca (Spain)
• University of Pavia (Italy)
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (Romania)
• University of Coimbra (Portugal)* Accept only EU students
• University of Jena (Germany)
• University of Poitiers (France)
• University of Turku (Finland)