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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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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
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The Master's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (TI) aims to train professionals with specific linguistic skills in the field of interpretation and translation, both speci ... +

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands

The MA/MSc in Linguistics: Language and Communication Technologies offers a unique combination of theoretical linguistics and computer-science research in a multi-lingual sett ... +

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Bar-Ilan University
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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. -
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University of Helsinki
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The Master’s Programme in Russian Studies at the University of Helsinki is a two-year multi- and interdisciplinary programme, which will help you think globally. We focus on R ... +

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MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies

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University of Manchester
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University of Roehampton London
London, United Kingdom

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The George Washington University - Elliott School Of International Affairs
Washington, USA

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MA Russian and Eurasian Studies

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This programme explores Russia and the Eurasian world from the perspectives of language, literature and culture, or politics, history and economics.

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M.A. in Arabic & Islamic Studies

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Georgetown University - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Washington, USA

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French Studies (MA)

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University of Szeged
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The objective of this Master's training is to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the fields of French and French language, literature, linguistics and civilization. T ... +

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The objective of this Master's training is to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the fields of French and French language, literature, linguistics and civilization. The diploma also includes knowledge of French at level C2, and makes it possible to hire the holder in intermediate or senior positions where adequate use of French, and literary, linguistic and cultural skills are necessary. -
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of English and Communication
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MA in Language and Linguistics, Several Specialisation Options

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Lund University
Lund, Sweden

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University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland

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Queen's University Belfast
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