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Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society

University of Jyväskylä
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Tuition EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Jyväskylä, Finland
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society at University of Jyväskylä is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Applied Language studies for the changing society
  2. Study circle: methodologies of applied language studies
  3. Study circle: current trends in applied language studies for the changing society
  4. Self-study: Perspectives on multilingualism
  5. Multilingual Learning Environments
  6. Self-study: Literacy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The selection process consists of two parts:

1)      Review of application documents

2)      Personal interview (by phone or Skype) of short-listed applicants

Application attachments

1) Application form

2) Officially certified transcript of records

3) Officially certified copies of degree certificate

4) Copy of a valid passport

5) Certificate of English language proficiency

6) Preliminary master’s thesis proposal 

7) Motivation letter

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Jyv\xc3\xa4skyl\xc3\xa4 directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Jyväskylä

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University of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä, Finland

TheUniversity of Jyväskylä(Finnish:Jyväskylän yliopisto,JYU) is a publicresearch universityinJyväskylä, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speakingTeacher Training College(the...

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  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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