European languages, cultures and societies in contact

In brief

Through an interdisciplinary and research-driven approach, students will develop strong intercultural competencies, multilingual proficiency, and critical thinking in analysing European diversity and cultural contact.

Duration

2 years ((4 semesters, 30 ECTS each)

Application Period

To Be Announced

Total credits

120 ECTS

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields (e.g. Modern Languages, Philology, Culture, History, International Relations, Social Sciences and Humanities) Proficiency in at least two languages at B2 level (including English as lingua franca)

Language

Multilingual (courses in English and partner languages; English as lingua franca)

Study across Europe, design your path

The Master’s programme is delivered jointly by seven EC2U universities

Each university offers unique academic strengths and cultural perspectives. This Joint Master’s Degree is tailored to students’ needs and offers them the opportunity to personalise their learning path in an international environment.

*University of Coimbra accepts only EU students

Mobility scheme

Year 01

Semester	Mobility
Semester 1	Any of the 7 universities
Semester 2	Any of the 7 universities

Year 02

Semester	Mobility
Semester 1	Any of the 7 universities except the 1st semester university
Semester 2	Any of the 7 universities

Two semesters abroad are required and students may not spend more than 2 semesters at the same university.

Study plan

Each semester includes a mandatory online common module (10 ECTS). Students then select the remaining courses “à la carte” from each host university’s catalogue, personalising their academic focus on linguistics, literature, history, culture, or society.

Semester 1

Subjects	ECTS	Modality
Discourse in Europe	10	Mandatory
European Modern Languages and Linguistics	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue
European Modern Literatures, Cultures and Societies	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue

Semester 2

Subjects	ECTS	Modality
Research Methodology in European Modern Languages and Literatures	10	Mandatory
European Modern Languages and Linguistics	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue
European Modern Literatures, Cultures and Societies	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue

Semester 3

Subjects	ECTS	Modality
Research Methodology in European Cultures and Societies	10	Mandatory
European Modern Languages and Linguistics	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue
European Modern Literatures, Cultures and Societies	10	Courses will be selected among the chosen university’s catalogue

Semester 4

Subjects	ECTS	Modality
Master’s thesis	30

Degree and Beyond

When to apply

Where do you want to spend your 1st semester?

Academic calendar

First semester: fall season
Second semester: spring season
Third semester: fall season
Fourth semester: spring season

Graduation date: based on the academic calendar of the university where students spend the fourth semester

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