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Languages and Cultures MA

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Improve your understanding of global languages, cultures and societies on this MA Languages and Cultures degree at the University of Southampton. On this language master’s, our expert tutors will give you specialist multicultural knowledge and skills necessary to take on a wide range of careers. On this course you’ll study a variety of cultural and literary topics, and their history, ethnography and anthropology. We’ll give you thorough training in the theory and research methods you'll need to understand events and texts from across our regions of specialisation, which include- modern Europe,Latin America,Africa and the black diaspora,East and South Asia,the Jewish diaspora.

Throughout the course, we'll work closely with you to help develop your own research interests in relation to the degree.

As a postgraduate student, you’ll be a full member of the dynamic research environment here at Southampton. Your learning will be enriched by events hosted by the multidisciplinary Centre for Transnational Studies, which hosts research seminars, postgraduate workshops, public lectures and engagement events throughout the year.

You’ll also have access to the Modern Languages Research Group, and to events run by other research groups, including the:

  • Centre for Imperial and Postcolonial Studies
  • Centre for Global Englishes
  • Centre for Modern and Contemporary Writing
  • Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations

Our faculty has close links to Southampton’s internationally recognised cultural institutions, such as the John Hansard Gallery and Nuffield Theatre, which offer additional opportunities for globally-oriented cultural enrichment.

You will also have the opportunity to improve your foreign language skills through the Language Opportunity Programme. You could pick up a new language from scratch or increase your proficiency in one you already know. We offer a variety of levels in many languages.

Application deadline

09/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    10th out of 25 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    153 75%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    19th

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