Both thesis-based and course-based MA programs are offered. The thesis-based program is research focused, while the course-based program is focused on developing a variety of academic and professional skills.
All students are required to declare a specialization at the time of admission.
Students specializing in Applied Linguistics or Translation Studies will engage in research in a language other than English chosen from any of the languages in which the Department has sufficient current expertise.
Students specializing in Media and Cultural Studies or Transnational and Comparative Literatures will engage in research in at least one language or culture other than or in addition to the English-speaking context chosen from any of the areas in which the Department has sufficient current expertise.
Admitted MA students with a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent may request a change of program category to the PhD program on the recommendation of the department.