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MA Modern Languages and Literatures at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

On-campus MA with specializations in French, German and Spanish combining literature courses, specialized seminars, interdisciplinary or supporting work, language study and research. Graduate assistants build teaching skills in a methodology seminar and may teach in more than one language; a second-language minor is possible and some courses are online.

Department: Modern Languages and Literatures  |  Duration: 30-36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Option A (thesis): minimum 30 credits including 20-24 credits of coursework and a 6-10 credit thesis, at least half in the major. Option B (no thesis): minimum 30 credits, at least half in the major and at least 15 graduate-only credits. Optional minor of at least 9 credits. Accelerated Master's and dual degree options are available.

Career pathways

Option A suits research, scholarly work or further academic study; Option B suits practice-based or professional careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 30-36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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