Crossways in Cultural Narratives (Mundus) - MA

About the course

2 years full time

This truly international course, selected as part of the European Union Mundus scheme, is an exciting opportunity to obtain a masters qualification from three prestigious universities including Sheffield.

Study a programme of European languages, cultures and literatures provided by a consortium of 11 European and overseas universities. You'll explore European culture, past and present, reflecting the specialisations of the universities taking part.

For most students the course lasts four semesters. You spend either your first semester, or your fourth semester, or both your second and third semesters in Sheffield. The other semesters are spent at two partner institutions:

• The Universities of Bergamo (Italy)
• New Lisbon (Portugal)
• Perpignan (France)
• Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
• Poznan (Poland)
• Guelph (Canada)
• Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (Argentina)
• Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México (Mexico)

You'll be fully supported wherever you choose to study.

There is a one year version of the course which may be available to students with significant prior MA-level study.

Entry requirements for international students 

Fees and funding

Several full value (fee and living-cost) bursaries are available to course participants under EU Mundus.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: c.wordley@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 0631

Excellent career prospects

Your knowledge and skills will be useful in a wide range of careers.

Graduates go on to work in further academic research, teaching and national or international cultural and governmental organisations.

An inspiring environment

Our staff are passionate about their specialisms, which cover all aspects of literature and culture across several languages.

You'll be a part of a thriving postgraduate community. We organise seminars, contribute to national and international conferences, and exchange with other universities in the Worldwide Universities Network.

Graduates go on to work in national or international cultural and governmental organisations.

The latest facilities and resources

You'll be based in our new ultra-modern workspace, with dedicated study areas for postgraduate students and a café where you can relax and catch up with friends. We share the building with other schools in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, which creates opportunities for collaboration between departments.

Nearby is the modern Humanities Research Institute, which hosts seminars, workshops and conferences. The Information Commons and Western Bank Library are also close, giving you easy access to the research collections that will complement your studies.

Apply now

For more information on scholarships and how to apply visit Crossways in Cultural Narratives.