In the times of globalization, cultural awareness and foreign language skills – especially the knowledge of English – are among the key requisites in the job market. MA program of English Studies is meant for those who plans to work in international organizations, is interested in new media, actively engages in cultural life and participates in discussion of social problems, intends to become a professional translator of specialist texts or an editor of English-language material in media.

If you are looking for studies that would help you to perfect your English, acquire a wide range of expert skills and competences in translation, creative writing or editing of various texts, English Studies Master’s Degree is the program for you. Here you will be able to not only put the finishing touches on your English, but also learn another language of your choice, at least at B2 level, gain advanced knowledge of Anglophone cultures, and delve into media and film studies. You will be able to test your knowledge in practice through an internship in a language school, translation agency, media or cultural institution or an international corporation. Knowledge and experience will allow you to easily navigate the job market after completing your studies.

ADVANTAGES

• Practical profile: practical skills are in the focus of attention – we educate the future language school teachers and translators, organizers and managers of cultural events, editors and publishers, language experts
• Our teachers have rich professional experience outside Academia as translators, managers of cultural events, media experts, editors, publishing industry professionals
• We are TOEIC and TOEFL (IBT) certified examination centre and our students are able to acquire these certificates in the course of their studies
• All our lectures and classes are interactive
• Our program is fully interdisciplinary, connecting advanced learning of practical English, detailed study of English-language cultures and literatures, mastering theory and practice of contemporary media and development of the skills of professional translator
• Our classes, workshops and seminars are tailored each year to our students’ particular interests and needs;
• Second foreign language is studied through 3 semesters, allowing students to reach B2 level
• We teach the use of new technologies in research and daily professional practice;
• Our students and teachers create a dynamic multicultural environment.

REQUIREMENTS

If you want to apply for the English Studies Master’s program, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies

or

• be a holder of a different Bachelor’s degree (in which case, you might have to make up for academic differences) and submit an English language certificate (C1 level).

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

After graduating with a degree in English Studies (depending on your sub-major), you will be able to find employment:

• as a teacher in schools and foreign language teaching institutions,
• as an editor for English-speaking websites and press outlets
• as an organizer and manager of cultural events,
• in translation agencies,
• in publishing industry
• in media
• in entertainment market segment
• in international companies and corporations,
• in NGOs, state and public organizations, cultural and educational institutions.