Overview

All the core subjects in the Language Sciences and Cultural Studies for Special Needs programme from University of Parma are taught in English, most of which in a blended mode, both on campus and online.

Features

The course aims to provide a thorough grounding and advanced linguistic and cultural competences in English and a second foreign language (including Italian as a FL/L2), and research skills in the field of Language Sciences and Cultural Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic writing

Soft skills for language learners and teachers

Cognitive linguistics

Language learning, teaching and assessment

Language education for special needs

Neuroscience and language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Special Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Italian or international students holding a first-level Italian degree certificate in Class L-11 (Lingue e Culture Moderne) e L-12 (Mediazione linguistica) or equivalent titles are admitted to the course with no further requirements, provided they possess a language competence in English at a B2+/C1 level at least, attested to through an adequate number of credits acquired during the BA course or an international certificate, i.e. IELTS (minimum score: 6.5) or TOEFL (minimum score: 79).

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Tuition fees range from 0 to 2000 euros maximum, depending on the family’s financial situation.

Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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