Program Overview

Master's Degree in British and English-Speaking Literary and Cultural Studies

The Master's Degree in British and English-Speaking Literary and Cultural Studies is a one-year program that provides students with specialized knowledge in literary and cultural studies of British and English-speaking countries. The program is taught entirely in English and offers a varied range of modules and courses that enable students to acquire a deep understanding of different literary genres and movements, the relationship between literature and society, theoretical currents, and the methodology used in editing literary texts and literary translation.

Program Description

The program consists of 60 ECTS credits, which includes nine courses of five credits each (two compulsory and seven elective) and a Master's thesis that serves as an introduction to research in the field of English language literature. The program is designed to consolidate students' analytical skills in literary texts in various forms and contexts, as well as their ability to develop informed critical discourse, both orally and in writing, on the topics, texts, and authors of the programs.

Admission Requirements

• Licenciatura, Grado, or equivalent degree
• Level C1/C2 or Advanced/Proficiency in English
• Prior to enrollment, students must undergo an interview with the Master's Coordination Committee to assess their English language level or receive recommendations on complementary training (10 or 20 credits of English language courses in the English Studies degree)

Documents Required for Admission

• DNI / Passport
• Academic certificate of grades for undergraduate studies
• Curriculum Vitae
• Declaration of average grade
• Accreditation of English language proficiency (Level C1/C2)
• Access title: In case of having completed undergraduate studies at the time of applying for the Master's program, the title/diploma of degree, license, or equivalent must be attached to the application

Tuition Fees

• First enrollment: 2,736 for EU residents, 5,079 for non-EU residents

Career Opportunities

The Master's program provides the necessary academic training to pursue doctoral studies in the field of British and English-speaking literature and culture. It also offers useful academic training for future teachers, translators, and those who wish to work in publishing or cultural management institutions.

Quality Assurance System

• External monitoring: verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation
• Indicators for monitoring the degree (UAM DATA Portal)
• Labor market insertion (Employability Observatory link)
• Internal Quality Assurance System
• Quality UAM
• Complaints and suggestions mailbox

Entry Profile

The Master's program is aimed at graduates in English Studies, Modern Languages, and students from other degrees in the Humanities with a high level of English (C1/C2, Advanced/Proficiency).

Research Areas

The program focuses on literary and cultural studies of British and English-speaking countries, including literature, culture, communication, and translation.

Academic Offer

The program includes a range of courses and modules that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of literary and cultural studies. For more detailed information, please refer to the program's academic offer.

Center, Department, or Institute Responsible

• Department of English Philology

Character

• Research-oriented

Minimum ECTS Credits

• Part-time enrollment: 24 ECTS
• Full-time enrollment: 37 ECTS

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria include:

• Academic record: 60%
• Language knowledge: 5%
• Interview: 20%
• Scholarships: 5%
• Stays abroad: 5%
• CV in general: 5%