MA Crossways in Cultural Narratives (Mundus)

About the course

2 years full-time

This truly international course is an exciting opportunity to obtain a prestigious masters qualification which is funded or supported by the European Union and includes periods of study outside the UK.

Study a programme of European literatures, cultures and languages provided by a consortium of ten European and overseas universities. You'll explore European culture, past and present, reflecting the specialisations of the universities taking part.

You'll be based in Sheffield for either your first semester, your second and third semesters, or your fourth semester.

The other semesters are spent at two of the partner institutions listed below. You are awarded an MA from all three of the universities at which you study.

• University of Bergamo (Italy)
• New University of Lisbon (Portugal)
• University of Perpignan (France)
• University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
• University of Poznan (Poland)
• University of Guelph (Canada)
• Entre Rios University (Argentina)
• Iberoamericana University (Mexico)

You'll be fully supported wherever you choose to study.

Entry requirements

You'll need a good 2:1 degree or equivalent in the field of arts, languages or social sciences. You'll also need to possess a near-native, degree-level command of two of the following European Languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and Spanish – together with a basic knowledge of, or a willingness to acquire, a third European language.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Modules

Under the guidance of the Sheffield coordinators, you'll construct a programme of modules suited to your interests and aims from a large range of masters modules offered each semester.

We also offer a language-learning component at an early stage in the programme, and an internship option is available between the first and second years.

Fees and funding

Under the EU Mundus scheme, several full value (fee and living-cost) bursaries are available to course participants from both non-EU and EU countries.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Scholarships information for this course

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: c.wordley@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 0631

Excellent career prospects

Your knowledge and skills will be useful in a wide range of careers. Our graduates go on to work in further academic research, teaching, and national or international cultural and governmental organisations.

An inspiring environment

We organise seminars and contribute to national and international conferences. We exchange with other universities in the Crossways network, the Worldwide Universities network and a range of other collaborative arrangements.

In Sheffield, the degree is primarily located in the School of Languages and Cultures (French Studies, Germanic Studies, Hispanic Studies, Slavonic Studies, Modern Language Teaching Centre), but with support and participation from the School of English. Staff of these departments research and teach a wide range of topics, including:

• Film, Visual Cultures and Performance
• The Literary Text
• Literature and History
• Cultural History and Politics
• European Intellectual History
• Gender Studies
• Post-colonialism

Graduates go on to work in national or international cultural and governmental organisations.

The latest facilities and resources

We're leaders in humanities knowledge transfer and the development of digital resources.

You'll be based in our new ultra-modern workspace, with dedicated study areas for postgraduate students and a café where you can relax and catch up with friends. We share the building with other schools in the Faculty of Arts, which creates opportunities for collaboration between departments.

Nearby is the modern Humanities Research Institute, which hosts seminars, workshops and conferences. The Information Commons and Western Bank Library are also close, giving you easy access to the research collections that will complement your studies.

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For more information on scholarships and how to apply visit Crossways in Cultural Narratives.