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Overview
English Studies from University of Macau will expand your knowledge of English linguistics and literature and develop your skills in reading, writing, speaking and critical analysis. After the course you will be better equipped for further academic study, or for a professional career in a world where a deep knowledge of English is increasingly a passport to success. The programme benefits from the presence of staff members who can all draw on international experience of research and teaching.
There are two possible modes of study in the MA in English Studies programme:
- the English Studies mode (academic thesis option) offers students the opportunity to develop an extended independent research project (20,000 words) alongside taught courses. It is particularly recommended for those students wishing to pursue PhD studies locally or overseas.
- the Applied English mode (applied thesis option) offers a wider range of taught courses alongside a shorter research project (10,000 words). It is particularly recommended for those students who wish to broaden their experience of English linguistics and literature by taking advanced taught courses.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Linguistics Research Methods
- Comparative Chinese–English Structure
- Course Design for English Language Learning’
- Current Trends and Issues in Language Learning
- Descriptive Linguistics
- First Language Acquisition
- Language Variation
- Materials Design and Evaluation
- Phonology
- Psycholinguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Syntax – The Structure of English
- Discourse Analysis
- Evaluation and Assessment of Language Use
- Children’s Literature
- China in English Literature
- Cinema Studies
- Colonial and Postcolonial Writing
- Cultural Theory and Literary Criticism
- Drama & Theatre Studies
- Eighteenth-Century English Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 4 other Masters in Language Studies in Macao (SAR)Academic requirements
GPA 2.3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau. An applicant may also be required to possess other knowledge or professional experience.
- Applicants should have achieved the equivalent of an overall result of Grade C+ or better in the Bachelor’s degree studies.The equivalent means 2.3 on the 4.0 GPA scale, 14 on the 20-point scale or 70 out of 100.
- Proof of English Proficiency - Obtained a Level 6 of the College English Test (CET) score of 430 or; Obtained a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based examination)/ 80 (Internet-based examination) or; An IELTS overall score of 6.0 or above with no sub-score lower than 5.5 or; Passed the Level 4 or Level 8 of the Test for English Majors (TEM).
Tuition Fee
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International
7924 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15849 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
3803 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7607 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
- Macao Students - 72,000 MOP
- Non-Macao Students - 150,000 MOP
Living costs for Macao
7725 - 11167 MOP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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