The Master’s program in the English Language serves several academic and career goals. Not only does it equip students with specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in the English language for contemporary career trends and future professional developments but it also prepares them for further Ph.D. studies in Linguistics, Literature, and any other interrelated disciplines. Recent technological advancements have expanded the professional terrain of English language experts to a worldwide scale.
The professional sphere is thus characterized by an increase in international visibility, mobility, and exchange, and therefore requires highly developed language skills. The MA program in English Language, just like the BA one, engages with this dynamic shift by focusing on integrated approaches that combine specialized skills and knowledge and prepare students accordingly. In other words, the program prepares language specialists and researchers in the field of the English Language and increases employment opportunities by equipping them with skills transferrable to a wide array of career trajectories as well as preparing them for further education.
The mission statement of the MA program in English is: “to equip MA students with specialised academic knowledge, advanced research skills and integrated professional competence in the field of English language studies. This is achieved through the development of autonomous learning approaches that enable students to contribute to society by implementing these skills in the labour market and their further education”.
Upon the successful completion of the MA study program students will be able to:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Competences:
All candidates who have completed the basic Bachelor studies and who have earned at least 180 credits (ECTS) or 240 credits (ECTS) have the right to enrol in Master studies. The conditions for admission to Master’s studies are:
If the student has previously completed studies in another field, they are required to take the core courses of the Bachelor program in English Language, known as differential exams.
According to the decision of the KAA, the number of study places is 200 students per academic year.
According to the Master Studies Regulation of AAB College, the recognition of qualifications and the transfer of studies is governed by Articles 9, 10, and 11. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions. They also detail the process for transferring credits and the procedures for recognizing and equating previously completed courses.
The MA program lasts two (2) academic years, or 4 semesters, with a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Upon completion of their studies, students are awarded the academic title Master of Arts (MA) in English Language.
After completing the program, students are fully prepared to contribute in fields such as:
Through interdisciplinary courses and professional practice, the program prepares experts capable of working in environments where English serves as the primary means of communication. This approach significantly enhances students’ employment prospects, enabling them to engage with labour markets at the national, regional, and global levels.
The assessment methods in the program are based on a continuous monitoring process of student achievements and include a combination of various assessment components, such as: midterm examinations, seminar/research papers and student projects, student research activities, participation and active engagement in lectures, as well as final examinations.
The AAB College Study Regulation clearly defines the exam formats, registration procedures, communication of results, and the organisation of exam periods. These components ensure a comprehensive and transparent assessment system that supports students’ academic progress and evaluates their performance in a fair and balanced manner.
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Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for MA Studies, have the right to:
Additionally, students have the right to submit complaints and requests regarding any aspect of the teaching process, assessment, or any other issues that they believe may hinder their academic development and well-being while studying at the college.
At AAB College, students are considered equal partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes. They actively participate in every working group or workshop that discusses policymaking, strategic planning, and decision-making. Specifically, students engage in quality assurance procedures through the following activities:
