MA in Language Sciences
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Key Information
Campus location
Venice, Italy
Languages
English, Italian
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
Request info
Application deadline
29 Mar 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* depending on your nationality, yearly fees range from 700 to 2,157 euros
Introduction
This Language Sciences programme at Ca' Foscari University of Venice offers you an advanced command of one of a range of foreign languages, including Albanian, Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Italian Sign Language (LIS, including tactile sign language), modern Greek, Polish, Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian and Spanish.
The modules are taught in multiple languages, including your chosen language of specialisation and English. You can also strengthen your expertise in specific areas of language studies, such as the teaching of foreign languages and Italian as a foreign language, the psychology of development and learning applied to language, computer science and information processing systems in language processing, linguistic analysis of speech and deafness disorders, the most advanced linguistic theories and the study of competence and processing in typical and atypical situations (eye tracking).
The programme gives the possibility of getting a joint/double degree in a partner university.
<img class="inserted-image image-element img-responsive" src="https://keystoneacademic-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto,w_743,c_limit/element/13/139583_22296930645_980618ab36_h.jpg" alt="139583_22296930645_980618ab36_h.jpg" data-json="{"author":"©","author_url":"","source":""}" />Meet lecturers from all around the world - Aula Baratto, Ca' Foscari main building
Curriculum
Curricula available in English:
- English Linguistics (double degree)
- Language Sciences
Some of the courses available:
- Elements of Digital Publishing
- English Language
- English Linguistics
- Instructional Design for Language Education
- Computational Linguistics
- Linguistic Pragmatics
- Theories of Language Education
- Psycholinguistics
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you'll be prepared to launch a career in linguistic education, international cooperation, and international institutions and public services related to cross-cultural communication. Some of the career opportunities open to graduates include:
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Linguist or Philologist
- Language Teacher
- Media Researcher
- Consultant for Multimedia Publishing and Communication
- Italian Sign Language Expert
- Researcher
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Ca' Foscari University offers high-achieving international students a limited number of renewable scholarship packages of various sizes, ranging from 7,000 euro to 8,000 euro a year for master's students.
These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award winner's degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites and procedures to apply can be found at the dedicated webpage.
The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.