Program Overview
The Modern Languages at University of Mississippi is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Modern Languages programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Oxford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern Languages programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods
- Linguistics
- Multilingual Development
- Sociolinguistics
- Practicum
- Language Teacher Research
- The first option requires 36 hours of graduate-level course work in French.
- The second option requires a minimum of 24 hours of graduate-level work in French plus 6-12 hours in a subfield, subject to approval of the department.
- The third option requires a minimum of 24 hours of graduate-level course work in French plus 6-12 hours of credit for writing a thesis.
- a minimum of 24 hours of course work in German and between 6 and 12 hours of course work in a departmentally approved subfield or
- a minimum of 24 hours of course work in German and between 6 and 12 hours of thesis work.
- 33 hours of course work in Spanish including all four literature survey courses (Span 577, 578, 579, and 580) and one elective;
- a minimum of 24 hours of course work in Spanish and between 6 and 12 hours of course work in a departmentally approved subfield; or
- a minimum of 24 hours of course work in Spanish and between 6 and 12 hours of thesis work. Students may not both write a thesis and study a subfield.
- 36 hours of graduate-level course work in Ling, MLLL, and Engl, including 6 credit hours from among the core courses, which are Ling 612, 614, 616, and 620; or
- 24 hours of graduate-level course work in the above areas, including 6 credit hours from among the above mentioned core courses and 12 hours of thesis work. Students who wish to choose the thesis option are additionally required to take either Ling 613 or Ling 639.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- A completed paper or online application form.\nApplicants must note on their applications whether they are electing\nfull-time or part-time status. \n
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- An official score from a standardized test:\nGMAT for programs in the School of Accountancy, GMAT or GRE for the School\nof Business Administration, and GRE (verbal and quantitative sections) for\nmost other programs. Other materials may be required by specific\ndepartments. \n
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- Official transcripts from the institution\nconferring the baccalaureate degree and from all colleges and universities\nsubsequently attended. Only transcripts mailed directly from the sending\ninstitution to the Graduate School are considered official. \n
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- Proof of immunization \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 849 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Mississippi 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 Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Oxford, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
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