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Q&A: Should You Get a Masters Degree in Languages?


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Today on the show, I'll share a few tips and considerations about studying languages at university. Plus: My own story of doing Translation Studies at the University of Manchester.

Chenelle asks:

I wanted to know did you only get your bachelors degree or did you actually go and get a masters degree and languages?

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At postgrad level, you tend to go either into research or applied mode. Most specialised ones

  • Applied Linguistics / Linguistics
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Teaching
  • And then it specialises more and more

    Tips for Choosing a Masters

    • Consider practical experience vs research
    • Consider options of FT, PT, distance
    • Ensure the qualification allows you to pursue the career you want
    • Consider fees and scholarships, visas, cost of living
    • Consider your university's reputation, but remember a bad result from a great university can be worse than an amazing result from a less famous university
    • Rankings: Ensure the ranking reflects what you care about
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      Links:

      • MA Translation and Interpreting Studies (2018 entry) | The University of Manchester
      • PGCE | Prospects.ac.uk
      • Common Qualifications for English Language Teachers
      • British undergraduate degree classification - Wikipedia
      • What is Research? - Definition, Purpose & Typical Researchers - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com
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