English Studies
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2642 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 2700 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About English Studies, MSc - at University of Padua
The Master’s degree offers an advanced study programme focusing on English language, literature and culture for students wishing to acquire both state-of-the- art knowledge and professional skills in the field. It offers a unique chance to receive a high-quality education that actively responds to the vibrant challenges of the marketplace, and plays on a European scale in terms of advanced professional specialisation in the international lingua franca. Its English-medium courses make it fully accessible for international students.
Programme structure
1st Year: Special Topics in English Linguistics; English Language, Linguistics and Translation; English/Angloamerican Literature; Linguistics and Philology
2nd Year: Literary Translation; Critical and Teaching Approaches to English Literature; English Language, linguistics and translation; English/Angloamerican Literature
The programme is a study track – held completely in English – of the Master’s degree programme in Lingue e letterature Europee e Americane
Career opportunities
Graduates will be able to apply for jobs such as the teaching of English language and literature, translation, communication in English in the media, journalism, collaboration with cultural institutions and publishers.
Graduates may also continue their education in doctoral programmes.
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.