Program Overview

Máster Universitario en Estudios Ingleses Avanzados

The Máster Universitario en Estudios Ingleses Avanzados (Master's in Advanced English Studies) is a one-year, 60-credit program offered by the Universidad de Alicante. The program aims to provide students with advanced theoretical, analytical, and practical training in the field of English language, literature, and cultural studies.

Objectives

The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with a deep understanding of the English language, literature, and cultural studies
• Equip students with research skills and methodologies in the field of English studies
• Prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and other fields related to English language and literature

Structure

The program consists of 60 credits, divided into:

• 30 credits of compulsory courses
• 18 credits of elective courses
• 12 credits of master's thesis

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory courses are:

• Métodos de Investigación en Estudios Ingleses (Research Methods in English Studies)
• Habilidades Avanzadas para la Comunicación Académica (Advanced Skills for Academic Communication)
• Teoría Crítica y Estudios Literarios Contemporáneos (Critical Theory and Contemporary Literary Studies)
• Corpus en Lingüística Inglesa (Corpus Linguistics)
• Conferencias/Taller de Investigación (Research Seminars/Workshop)

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a range of elective courses, including:

• Literatura Mundial Contemporánea en Inglés (Contemporary World Literature in English)
• Adaptaciones Cinematográficas de la Literatura Americana (Film Adaptations of American Literature)
• Heroínas en Conflicto: Mujeres Escritoras, Literatura y Género (Heroines in Conflict: Women Writers, Literature, and Gender)
• Nuevas Perspectivas sobre Literatura Medieval y Moderna (New Perspectives on Medieval and Modern Literature)
• Paradigmas de la Gramática Inglesa (Paradigms of English Grammar)
• Pragmática de los Discursos Digitales (Pragmatics of Digital Discourse)
• Investigación en Lexicología y Lexicografía (Research in Lexicology and Lexicography)
• Entornos de Aprendizaje Virtuales: Aprendizaje de Idiomas y Videojuegos (Virtual Learning Environments: Language Learning and Video Games)

Resources and Facilities

The program has access to a range of resources and facilities, including:

• The Facultad de Filosofía y Letras (Faculty of Philosophy and Letters)
• The Centro de Estudios Literarios Iberoamericanos Mario Benedetti (Mario Benedetti Center for Ibero-American Literary Studies)
• The Sala de Investigadores Russel P. Sebold (Russel P. Sebold Research Room)
• The Biblioteca de Filosofía y Letras (Library of Philosophy and Letters)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Research and academia
• Teaching and education
• Editing and publishing
• Translation and interpretation
• Cultural management and criticism
• International relations and cooperation

Further Education

Graduates of the program can also pursue further education, such as a PhD in English Studies or related fields.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Information on scholarships and financial aid can be found on the Universidad de Alicante's website.

University Life

The Universidad de Alicante offers a range of activities and resources for students, including cultural events, sports facilities, and student organizations.