An exciting new postgraduate opportunity - taught in central London, this unique interdisciplinary MA course is jointly delivered by Royal Holloway with the University of London School of Advanced Studies, King's College London, Queen Mary University of London, and the University of London Institute in Paris.
In today’s unevenly interconnected world, the need for comparative understanding of the movement of languages and people over time and space has never been more urgent. This co-operative MA will allow you to develop or acquire language skills while studying a range of stimulating modules and developing your own dissertation or project.
Applications for 2025-26 are now open, and you can find out more about the course and the application process on its home page, hosted by the School of Advanced study.
Key Features
A Unique Academic Opportunity
The MA draws upon expertise and resources from multiple world-class institutions, with a choice of modules taught by experts from across the University of London federation. Collaboration with some of London’s most renowned museums and libraries offers you immersive learning opportunities.
Develop a Valuable Skillset
As well as refining your language skills, you will develop intellectual and practical abilities applicable to a broad range of careers and PhD study. A choice of dissertation formats means you will also have the chance to develop your academic and creative writing, translation or curation skills.
Learn in the heart of London
You will be based in one of the world’s largest multicultural cities, providing an unmatched environment for this area of study. The School of Advanced Studies is located in Bloomsbury, the heart of intellectual London; numerous world-class libraries, museums and galleries are nearby, with site visits forming part of certain modules.
A wealth of resources
The Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies is home to outstanding resources: its Library holds over 190,000 volumes and 230 archival collections. As a student here, you'll also have access to the world-class Senate House Library and those of the University of London federation members.
Expand your language skills
You can learn a new language from scratch or expand your language skills at intermediate level, with the core language module taught at King's College London
