Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies MA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 31-Mar-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,100 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies MA

About

About this degree

The MA Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies programme introduces students to texts from a variety of periods in Italian history and places them within a historical and philosophical framework. Students develop subject-specific, professional skills necessary for the pursuit of their chosen options, including sourcing material, fieldwork techniques, bibliographic skills and linguistic skills.

Who this course is for

The programme is designed for students wishing to further their interest in Italian literature, language and history, and for those intending to proceed to doctoral research. It can also enable students with first degrees in other disciplines to move on to a research degree in this field.

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What this course will give you

Italian has been studied and taught at UCL since 1828, 33 years before Italy became a unified country. That means that our department has a longer history than any other UK Italian department, and longer than most departments in Italy itself. UCL Italian Studies is thus the original home of Italian studies in Britain, and has a distinguished record in the field of graduate studies and research.

Students benefit from UCL's excellent Italian resources, including the Rotton and Ogden collections, and the Castiglione and Dante collections. This programme is housed within the UCL School of European Languages, Culture & Society (SELCS), with 83% of SELCS-CMII research activity being graded 4* ‘world leading’ and 3* ‘internationally excellent’ in the REF 2021.

UCL's central location enables easy access to London's exceptional resources including the specialist collections of Italian material in the Warburg and Courtauld Institutes. The British Film Institute Library holds major Italian film periodicals and numerous books on Italian cinema, and the nearby British Library houses the largest collection of early printed books in the world.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

Deepen your knowledge about Italian culture and language through this degree that will enhance your employability prospects in professional or academic fields. The Language, Culture and History: Italian Studies MA offers a diversity of optional modules ranging from Italian literature to language classes. Taught at UCL – the original home of Italian Studies in Britain – this is a unique opportunity for learning at a renowned institution.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A knowledge of Italian at least equivalent to CEFRL C1 (Advanced) is required. Applications from students who do not have formal qualifications in Italian but who are competent in the language, will be considered.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

With their specialist knowledge and language skills, Italian Studies Master's graduates can be found in the fields of business, finance, the media, international agencies, translation, heritage and academia.