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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Languages and Cultures

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA (Res) Languages and Cultures at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MA programme is an excellent choice if you are keen to build on your love of languages and cultures and would enjoy the freedom to explore a research topic of your own choice. Our Department has expertise in language pedagogy, disability and health, environmental and social change, comparative literature and the arts, and translation. We welcome applications from students wishing to pursue research in these areas. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Skills for Modern Linguists
Advanced Language Pedagogy and Practice
Comparative Literature and Cultural Analysis
Translation Theory and Practice
Disability
Health and Social Contexts
Environmental Change and Linguistic Communities
Research Methods in Languages and Cultures
Dissertation Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,300

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Languages and Cultures as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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