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Master specialization:
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Writing Editing and Mediating |
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Degree:
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Master of Arts in Literary Studies |
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Language:
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English |
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Start of programme:
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1 september 2012 |
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Application deadline:
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EU: 15 May 2012
non-EU: 1 March 2012
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, the application deadline is 2 months before the scholarship deadline.
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Duration:
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60 ECTS |
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Tuition fees:
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Detailed information about tuition fees
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Course code 2012-2013:
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60813 (Officially registered under Letterkunde / Literary Studies) |
Introduction
What makes a text a good or captivating text? How is editing part of the writing and publishing process? How does your knowledge of literature help you to guide a text from writer to reader? Do you recognize repetitions, inconsistencies, faulty logic, and other problems that are often overlooked in texts? These and other questions are encountered in this unique English literature programme which focuses on all aspects of writing, editing and publishing.
Writing and editing English texts
As an English graduate you will be expected to provide correct and efficacious English texts as well as guidance in writing. This programme trains graduates with a near-native command of English to transfer their literary knowledge into an optimal ability to write and edit English texts. You will become aware of different conventions governing genres, styles and audiences, and be able to work authoritatively in the fields of writing, publishing and editing. A placement period and Master’s dissertation complete your degree.
Why choose us?
- Unique English programme prepares you for career in editing, writing and publishing
- Skills training in audience-centred writing
- Preparing texts from writer to reader
- Correcting written English
Career prospects
The programme is an ideal stepping stone towards a career as:
- Text writing
- Editing
- Publishing
- Translation
- Journalism
Admission & Application
- A Bachelor diploma in the field of: English Language, Literature and Culture
- Minimum TOEFL score: 620, internet-based test 105
Minimum IELTS score (Academic module) on all items: 7
You can apply online, please go to www.rug.nl/howtoapply
You can find more nformation on the Master degree Writing Editing and Mediating on the Faculty of Arts website.
