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If a scholar wants to continue studying after earning a bachelor’s degree, he or she may start a Master of Arts. This graduate-level program usually takes between one and two years to complete and often focuses on liberal or fine arts. What is an MA in Language Studies? Language studies can take on different forms at different schools. For example, some universities may allow scholars to stu… Read more

If a scholar wants to continue studying after earning a bachelor’s degree, he or she may start a Master of Arts. This graduate-level program usually takes between one and two years to complete and often focuses on liberal or fine arts.

What is an MA in Language Studies? Language studies can take on different forms at different schools. For example, some universities may allow scholars to study a specific language while others may give students a broader understanding of linguistics. These programs usually provide participants with practical language training as well as a conceptual understanding of theories and histories. The core topics covered could include language studies research, culture studies, literature and society, language in society, second language teaching methodology, and other linguistics-related courses.

This language-oriented study gives students enviable communication skills and cultural awareness that can make a person empathetic and personable. Participants may also become more organized thanks to the required research projects. The high-level organization skills could be attractive to employers.

Before applying, students may want to know how much this type of master’s degree costs. Tuition can vary based on the school, its location, the duration of the program and the year of study. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to contact a school directly.

Scholars who have an MA in Language Studies may be prepared for a wide variety of careers. For example, students have gone on to become translators, interpreters, journalists, professors, humanitarians, human resource officers, tutors, financial associates and international travel consultants. While this education does provide a person with a lot of transferable skills, some graduates choose to use it as a base for even more schooling.

No matter where people are in the world, they may be able to study for an MA in Language Studies. Universities around the globe offer this degree both online and on campus. Learning more is easy. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master of Translation
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University Saint-Joseph
Dubai , United Arab Emirates

Translation - Dubai is a major branch of the translation school - Beirut, founded in 1980. It is one of the oldest translation schools in the Arab world. Since its inception, ... +

Translation - Dubai is a major branch of the translation school - Beirut, founded in 1980. It is one of the oldest translation schools in the Arab world. Since its inception, it has aimed to provide its students with the linguistic and intellectual skills that enable them to meet the needs of the local, regional and international labor market in the field of translation and interpretation. If they enter only among all the translation schools in the Middle East, (CIUTI) and is a member of the International Association of Interpreters (AIIC) as one of the best translation schools in the world. It is a member of the International Federation of Translators (IFT), and enters into cooperation agreements He has worked with many translation schools worldwide, with the United Nations, the European Parliament, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other international organizations. -
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Full-time
Part-time
15 months
English, Arabic
September 2020
Campus
 

MA in Linguistics
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Bar-Ilan University
Ramat Gan , Israel

The Linguistics Division provides the students with a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied linguistics. Each student's program is constructed by the individual stu ... +

The Linguistics Division provides the students with a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied linguistics. Each student's program is constructed by the individual student and his/her supervisors. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
October 2020
Campus
 

MA in Specialised Translation
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University of Roehampton London
London , United Kingdom

This programme aims to address the growing demand for translators with skills in translating technical texts.

This programme aims to address the growing demand for translators with skills in translating technical texts. -
MA
Full-time
English
September 2020
Campus
 

Master of Arts in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies
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The George Washington University - Elliott School Of International Affairs
Washington , USA

The aim of the Masters in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies is to enable students to develop a deep and broad understanding of the region and its trials and contributions

The aim of the Masters in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies is to enable students to develop a deep and broad understanding of the region and its trials and contributions -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
13 Jan 2020
Campus
 

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
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University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences
Miami , USA

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning the humanities and theory-based graduate-level classes. It is a non-tradi ... +

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning the humanities and theory-based graduate-level classes. It is a non-traditional graduate program that allows the returning student to take classes in their own individualized course of study in the College of Arts and Sciences, including history, literature, religious studies, philosophy, culture, and the English language. -
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Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
September 2020
Campus
 

MA in Translation
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Goldsmiths, University of London
London , United Kingdom

This course responds to the increasing need for a globalised, interconnected world for highly qualified translators who can navigate different genres of text and negotiate the ... +

This course responds to the increasing need for a globalised, interconnected world for highly qualified translators who can navigate different genres of text and negotiate the language needs of diverse audiences and industries. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
English
September 2020
Campus
 

MA in German
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Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Medford , USA

The Master of Arts in German is housed within the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies and explores German literary history, literary genres, authors, and ... +

The Master of Arts in German is housed within the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies and explores German literary history, literary genres, authors, and cultural contexts. It is designed to prepare students for doctoral work in German or to provide career enhancement for fields such as international business or law, media, and communications, and library science. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
01 Jan 2020
15 Oct 2019
Campus
 

MA in English Studies
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Eötvös Loránd University
Budapest , Hungary

In this program, students become proficient in understanding and producing academic and media-oriented publications in the fields of English literature, socio-cultural history ... +

In this program, students become proficient in understanding and producing academic and media-oriented publications in the fields of English literature, socio-cultural history of the English language-based cultures (especially Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia), applied and theoretical linguistics, mediating in English and their native language in specialised cultural, economic and political areas, teaching and transmitting knowledge concerning English literature and linguistics, and English language-based cultures and societies. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
07 Sep 2020
30 Jun 2020
Campus
 

M.A. in Arabic & Islamic Studies
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Georgetown University - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Washington , USA

The Arabic and Islamic Studies M.A. program at Georgetown seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of classical and modern Islamic thought and to provide an understanding ... +

The Arabic and Islamic Studies M.A. program at Georgetown seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of classical and modern Islamic thought and to provide an understanding of Arabophone culture and intellectual history in the pre-modern and modern periods. With a special emphasis on Arabic textual traditions, the program offers graduate training in the study of the languages, literature, and thought of the Islamic world, and introduces students to scholarly approaches to the study of Islam. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
English
01 Aug 2020
16 Dec 2019
Campus
 

MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching
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Swansea University
Swansea , United Kingdom

The MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language is available if you are a first language Mandarin speaker from China, interested in an applied language career such as trans ... +

The MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language is available if you are a first language Mandarin speaker from China, interested in an applied language career such as translating and teaching English or Chinese as a foreign language. -
MA
Full-time
English
01 Sep 2020
31 Jul 2020
Campus
 

MA in English Studies
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University of Pécs
Pécs , Hungary

The goal of the degree program is to train experts in the field of English Studies who have sound theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge of the English language a ... +

The goal of the degree program is to train experts in the field of English Studies who have sound theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge of the English language and can apply such knowledge in practice. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
September 2020
15 Jun 2018
Campus
 

MA China Studies
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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Suzhou , China

The MA China Studies provides those in the programme with in-depth knowledge of China’s history, politics, society and economy, in order to equip them with a more comprehensiv ... +

The MA China Studies provides those in the programme with in-depth knowledge of China’s history, politics, society and economy, in order to equip them with a more comprehensive understanding of China’s complex socio-economic system. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
18 months
English, Chinese
September 2020
Campus
 

MA in English Studies for the Professions (MAESP)
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of English
Hong Kong

The MA in English Studies for the Professions (MAESP) programme provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of English in educational and professional c ... +

The MA in English Studies for the Professions (MAESP) programme provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of English in educational and professional contexts. -
MA
Full-time
English
September 2020
Campus
 

MA Interpreting (Chinese Pathway)
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University of Surrey
Guildford , United Kingdom

Designed in collaboration with Dr Kevin Lin OBE, this unique course will train you to be ready for your first conference interpreter job upon graduation. Our MA has a strong p ... +

Designed in collaboration with Dr Kevin Lin OBE, this unique course will train you to be ready for your first conference interpreter job upon graduation. Our MA has a strong practical component that responds to the needs of the interpreting market. It will give you advanced interpreting skills in all interpreting modes, including consecutive/simultaneous interpreting, chuchotage, sight translation, dialogue and distance interpreting. It also provides exceptional opportunities for simulated and industry-relevant interpreting experience. -
MA
Full-time
English
01 Oct 2020
20 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Master in Italian Language, Literature and Civilization
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USI Università della Svizzera italiana
Lugano , Switzerland + 1 More

The Master's course proposed by the Institute of Italian Studies presents a peculiarity that is totally unique with respect to the educational offer of the other Universities, ... +

The Master's course proposed by the Institute of Italian Studies presents a peculiarity that is totally unique with respect to the educational offer of the other Universities, because it is based on a study plan consisting of courses that, every year, are gathered around a specific theme: thematic unit that becomes a stimulus and a concrete opportunity for interdisciplinarity. It intends to offer its students the acquisition of a mature right of citizenship in the domain of the word, which will allow them to question the present, to consciously set out towards the future and, above all, to recognize their own uniqueness of persons. -
MA
Full-time
4 semesters
Italian
01 Sep 2020
30 Apr 2020
Campus
 

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