General Description of the Master's Degree
Master's Programme in English Studies: Professional Applications & Intercultural Communication
Description of the Master's Degree
The Master's Degree in English Studies is divided into three large blocks or modules:
– Module 1: Foundation Courses (18 credits). This first module, offered from October to December, is compulsory for all students enrolled in the Master's program. It consists of six topics (three credits each) designed to provide an introduction to key issues in socio-cultural, linguistic or communicative areas of English, as well as advanced research techniques for coursework and the Master's thesis.
– Module 2 [Itinerary I]: Teaching and Research Itinerary (42 credits). Courses begin at the beginning of January and last until the end of May. It consists of ten three-credit courses, followed by a twelve-credit Master's thesis (Trabajo Fin de Máster) based on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with their academic advisor. The student will work directly under the guidance of his/her advisor, with whom he/she will have regular meetings regarding his/her project. This module (and itinerary) is recommended for students whose main objective is to devote themselves to teaching and research (for example, continuing with a doctoral dissertation).
– Module 3 [Itinerary II]: Professional Applications Itinerary (42 credits). Courses in this module are offered concurrently with Module 2 courses. This module consists of eight three-credit courses and a four-week internship (twelve credits), during which the student must develop a full-time practice in an approved site (public or private). Students enrolled in this itinerary must also complete a six-credit Master's thesis (Trabajo Fin de Máster) based on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with their academic advisor. This module (and itinerary) is designed for students whose primary goal is to seek employment in the private sector. Upon completion of all coursework and the defense of the Master's thesis, Itinerary II students who wish to continue their doctoral studies must apply to the International Doctoral School for approval. In addition, they must be enrolled in at least one three-credit course from the Core Area Courses (Foundation Courses) and write a twelve-credit Master's Thesis (Module 2) under the supervision of a faculty member and in accordance with the academic regulations of Program I. The Master's Thesis must be approved by the International Doctoral School.
Each student may be enrolled for all sixty (60) academic credits to complete the program in one academic year; or may be enrolled for half the load—(30) academic credits—to complete the program in two academic years. In this case, the student may not be enrolled for internship credits or credits leading to the completion of the master's thesis.
Notice Board
Upcoming Events in the Master's Programme:
Master Presentation
Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 16.30
Beginning of Classes
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024, 16.00 h.
Place: Room 12 (Building C – Humanities)