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English Language and Literature

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Tuition EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2030-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Brno, Czechia
Language English, Czech

Program Overview

The English Language and Literature at Masaryk University is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Czech 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 English Language and Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Czech Republic 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, Czech
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the English Language and Literature 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. Literary and Cultural Theory
  2. The Historical Development of English
  3. Pronunciation Varieties of American English
  4. Introduction to Semantics
  5. Aspects of Mid-Twentieth Century English Fiction
  6. Semantics of the English Verb
  7. Pronunciation Varieties of English
  8. Linguistic analysis of broadcast talk
  9. Introduction to Syntax
  10. Academic Writing
  11. British Literature: 1945 to the Present
  12. British Literature 1770-1830: Romantics
  13. British Literature 1830-1890: Victorians
  14. Aspects of the Twentieth Century British Short Story

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Section A: Eligibility Criteria

This fee-paying degree programme is open to:

  • Those holding a Bachelor\'s degree in a field related to English philology (literature, cultural studies and/or linguistics) or teaching English (as either a first or second language) from an institution of higher education in the Czech Republic or abroad.
  • Those holding Bachelor\'s degrees in other disciplines within the humanities, liberal arts or social sciences from colleges or universities located in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia) may also be considered for admission on an individual basis
    • Section B: Terms of Admission
    • Submission of an electronic application in the Masaryk University Information System.
    • Submission of two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher.
    • Submission of a Statement of Purpose (750 words maximum) in English, explaining why the applicant wishes to study in this degree programme accredited in English and why the applicant wishes to study in this Department.
    • Submission of a copy of the applicant\'s Bachelor\'s thesis or its equivalent (Honour\'s Thesis, Senior Thesis, etc.).
    • Submission of a transcript of university/college studies, which must include:
  • Dates you attended the institution
  • Titles of courses and examinations you completed and the marks received
    • Demonstrate English-language skills at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language by submitting one of the following certificates (not more than one year old at the time of the submission of the application):
  • IELTS (minimum acceptable score: 7.5)
  • Certificate of Cambridge Proficiency in English with a mark of A or B
  • TOEFL iBT score of 102 or higher
  • Graduates of colleges or universities located in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia) need not submit test scores.
    • Admission to study English Language and Literature will be offered to those applicants selected by the Department\'s Entrance Exam Committee, based on a complex evaluation of the applicant\'s language skills, academic record, recommendations and motivation.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 7.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Masaryk University 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.

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2030-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English, Czech
    • Duration 24 months
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