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Master of Linguistics and Literature: English (Leuven)

Master of Arts
The Master of Linguistics and Literature: English is an initial master’s programme which will broaden and
deepen your knowledge and command of English language, literature and culture. Through course work and
the master thesis, the programme also aims to further develop your autonomous critical and research skills.
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Master of Linguistics and Literature: English (60 ECTS)

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Key information
What is the 'Master of Linguistics and Literature' all about? Location
The programme emphasises the academic study of English in all its aspects, ranging from the theoretical and historical Leuven
study of the English language and literature to creative mastery of the living language, both spoken and written. The
curriculum combines theoretical courses with seminars and is designed to develop your academic skills and Ects + duration
communicative ability. 60 ECTS (1 year full-time)

Benefiting from the research and expertise of English scholars at the Faculty of Arts, students from Belgium and abroad Educational level
live and study in a vibrant international atmosphere and further master both their proficiency in English and their Master’s
methodological, critical-theoretical, and heuristic skills.
Academic calendar
Our team of internationally -renowned experts will prepare you for a career in communications, intercultural relations, 1st semester: end of September -> end
education, translation, linguistics, and research, not to mention the avenues offered in the vast media sector. of January (exams in January)

Application deadline for 2019-2020 2nd semester: half of February -> end
of June (exams in June)
1 March 2019 (for non-EEA citizens)
KU Leuven academic calendar
1 June 2019 (for EEA citizens)
Applying
KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and submit your application form Application deadline
via www.kuleuven.be/application. Students with a Flemish degree can consult www.kuleuven.be/inschrijven.
1 March (for non-EEA citizens)
Tuition Fee 1 June (for EEA citizens)

How to apply
The current tuition fee is €922.30 for EEA citizens and €3,500 for non-EEA citizens. The tuition fee for the 2019-2020
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academic year will be determined in the spring of 2019. Please consult the website for the most recent
information: www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees. Tuition fee 2018-2019
€922.30 for EEA students
€3,500 for non-EEA students

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You have thoroughly studied English from three perspectives: language acquisition, linguistics, and literary criticism.
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You have developed an insight into the links between different disciplines dealing with the English language, its Faculty website
literatures, and the English-speaking world.
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You have acquired basic methodological and heuristic skills, including familiarity with IT research tools.

You are familiar with specific linguistic and literary research topics. You have already communicated your findings in
clear and accurate language, for instance in written assignments or an undergraduate paper.

Your clear and critical thinking makes you suitable for active participation in research activities. You are able to discern
patterns in the data you analyse and understand systems as well as details.

You are interested in the cultural debate regarding English and want to take part in it.

Admission requirements
Admission requirements Master of Linguistics and Literature: English

Career perspectives

Career perspectives
Combined with a teacher-training certificate, this degree offers a strong qualification for graduates who wish to teach
English in secondary or higher education. Graduates are thoroughly familiar with leading contemporary research in a
particular field of English linguistics or literary criticism and are thus perfectly equipped for research at a higher level
(PhD programmes / research projects, etc.). Graduates also develop the communicative skills required to report, both
orally and in writing, on research findings and insights. Those skills can be used in a broad range of professional contexts
where the ability to digest, synthesise, and present complex phenomena is essential.

Start your career, during your studies

During your bachelor's and master's programme you can already shape your own profile by choosing a certain
specialisation, studying abroad (Erasmus), doing a work placement, or starting your own business.

The Student Career Centre is happy to put you on the right track towards your first work experience. The centre also
coaches you in the search for an interesting job and helps you with job interviews. For students wanting to start their own
business KU Leuven also has Lcie, the KU Leuven community that encourages students with innovative and
entrepreneurial ideas.

Don’t know where to start? The Student Career Centre's databases contain offers for jobs, volunteer work, innovation
projects and student jobs. You can also visit one of the events organised by the Career Centre.

Contact

Faculty of Arts
Blijde Inkomststraat 21 box 3301
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
tel. + 32 16 32 50 13

Student counselor: slb-tenl@kuleuven.be

Student representative: info@coraal.be

General
Study Advice Service
Naamsestraat 80 box 5415
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
To contact us, please complete the contact form on our website.

Objectives

The main goal of the programme is to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of English linguistics and literature, both
in its theoretical aspects and its applications. The overall aim of the programme is to train highly proficient students of
English to investigate and situate relevant linguistic and literary research topics in an autonomous way and to
communicate their findings and insights effectively.

This aim implies an excellent command of English as a prerequisite for research and scientific communication. It also
implies a good grasp of research procedures, including systematic training in methodology and experience in sustained
research, e.g. through the writing of an MA dissertation under the supervision of qualified staff member.

Building on BA degrees in languages and literatures (including English), the programme emphasises the development of a
sound theoretical and methodological framework, the ability to take part in critical debates about data and research
findings, and the stimulation of independent thinking.

When allowed:
Master of Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Leuven et al)
Master of Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Leuven)

Admission requirements

Master of Linguistics and Literature: English (Leuven)

 In the context of the wellbeing law certain data must be stored for each student and they must be informed timely on the
subject of:

the risks to which the student is exposed during the study programme (practicals, traineeships, master's theses,…)
the associated preventive measures for each risk, such as medical follow-up, personal protective equipment and
instructions.
The risks and preventive measures are collected in the HSE-file for students. Through this link you can consult the HSE-
file. The HSE-file will be used for traineeships and/or master’s theses. For more information about traineeships, we refer to
the following site: traineeship.. For questions, please contact the HSE Department.

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