Italian and German: Language, Media, Translation

    Italian and German: Language, Media, Translation

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 1,166 / Year
    Next IntakeApril 1, 2023
    Italian and German: Language, Media, Translation

    About

    This Master's degree programme is designed to further develop previous knowledge in Italian language and linguistics, adding a focus on applied, language teaching and cross-linguistic studies. The programme includes one semester abroad, at the University of Turin. Languages of instruction: German, Italian.

    Disciplines

    Languages and cultural studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The M.A. in Italian: Language, Media, Translation at Heinrich Heine University is geared primarily to bachelors students specialising in Italian linguistics and with a knowledge of Italian to C1 level (European Framework). The programme is particularly suited to applicants coming from Italian migrant backgrounds.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 75

    English Program Requirements

    • Language certificate for English language (Level B2 / Common European Framework for Reference for Languages): We accept English tests covering all four academic skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking):
      • IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
      • TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
      • We do not accept TOEIC
      The language certificate must not be older than two years and the original certificate must be sent directly from the testing center to the European Studies programme in Düsseldorf. (TOEFL-Code: 3423)
      No language test is required for native English speakers.

    Career

    On the M.A. in Italian: Language, Media, Translation, students practice foreign-language teaching skills, market-ready literary and professional translation as well as a creative approach to (digital) media.

    Italian: Language, Media, Translation thus qualifies students for the following three professional areas, among others:

    • Foreign-language teaching (schoolbook and dictionary publishers with foreign-language sections, adult education, country and culture-specific training in companies)
    • Translation (literary translation into German, professional translation, creating translation software)
    • Media (intercultural communication within the scope of PR work for companies, publishers and cultural institutions).
    • More details:Career prospects
    media adult educationOn the M.A. in Italian: Language Translation students practice foreign-language teaching skills market-ready literary and professional translation as well as a creative approach to (digital) media. Italian: Language Translation thus qualifies students for the following three professional areas among others: Foreign-language teaching (schoolbook and dictionary publishers with foreign-language sections country and culture-specific training in companies) Translation (literary translation into German professional translation creating translation software) Media (intercultural communication within the scope of PR work for companies publishers and cultural institutions). More details: Career prospects

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:

    • Application form (to download the application form click here)
    • Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
    • Transcript of records,
    • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
    • Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.

    Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.

    Italian and German: Language, Media, Translation
    Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    Germany

    Germany, Düsseldorf

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