Master in English Literature and Linguistics

The University of Zurich offers a Master of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics. The programme is taught in English. It provides a broad range of courses in both fields. Students gain thematic flexibility. This Master's is recommended for those planning to become teachers.

In English Literature, students study theoretical debates and their history. Key areas include intermediality, audiovisual culture, literary history, identity, and collective memory. The politics of literary representation, such as gender and post-colonial structures, are also explored. In English Linguistics, students learn to develop research designs. They engage with research in historical linguistics, English as a world language, and language acquisition.

Graduates gain skills to describe aesthetic phenomena precisely and contextualize literature. They learn to critically reflect on methods and theories. Students also hone skills in analyzing linguistic data. Advanced writing and media studies modules are included. Graduates are prepared for independent scholarly work. Alumni find employment in schools, banks, media, NGOs, cultural institutions, and high-tech companies. A PhD is an option for those with strong academic records.

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in English Studies and C1 level English. English Literature and Linguistics must be combined with a second subject at UZH. German at C1 level may be required for the second subject. Further information on admission is available.

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