Faculty of Languages & Humanities
Enrolling for this study plan is possible after having obtained one of the following degrees:
Academic Bachelor's programme taal- en letterkunde
You may also be asked to provide additional documents so we may evaluate your application.
Aanbevelingsbrief 1 / Letter of recommendation 1
Aanbevelingsbrief 2 / Letter of recommendation 2
Motivatiebrief / Letter of motivation
Puntenlijst / Transcript of records
Enrolling for this plan is also possible having completed the Preparatory Programme Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies.
Enrolling for this plan is also possible having completed the Bachelor of Linguistics and LiteraryStudies.
In addition to the Master's thesis (12 + 6 ECTS), the student is obliged to take the Brussels subject (3 ECTS) and Multilingual Practies (18 ECTS). He chooses one Research Methodology (3 ECTS) and one Mutlilingual Practice (6 ECTS) and 12 ECTS within the chosen profile.
This module consists of a course package of 24 credits. Multilingual mediation and communication has a broad remit, and the subject can be looked at form the perspective of several scientific disciplines, most notably Translation Studies and Interpreting Studies. Both involve process- as well as product- oriented research. Students in the Multilingual Mediation and Communication profile are asked to elect either "Translation Studies and Research Methodology" or "Interpreting Studies and Research Methodology", depending on which discipline is most closely tot heir chosen Master's thesis subject.
Students gain insights into the main theoretical underpinnings, problem definitions, research questions and methodologies of their chosen discipline.
On the basis of their acquired knowledge and practical research-related skills, students are able to conduct a research project under the guidance of a supervisor. This research culminates in a Master's thesis through which students demonstrate that they sufficiently achieved the learning outcomes of the programme.
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 21 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Linguistics and literary studies in Brussels |
| 18ECTS credits - Master Thesis Linguistics and Literary Studies |
1.2 - Compulsory optional courses
1.2 - Compulsory optional courses
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 3 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Translation Studies and Research Methodology |
| 3ECTS credits - Interpreting studies and research methodology. |
The module consists of a course package of 24 credits, and it is devoted to the theory and practice of multilingual communication. It looks at this communication in social, academic, and professional contexts, and provides students with an opportunity to practise their mediation skills (e.g. translating, interpreting) in order to facilitate this communication. The compulsory internship in this module will further enhance students' professional experience.
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 12 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Intercultural Communication |
| 3ECTS credits - The Language Industry |
| 6ECTS credits - Internship or training Multilingual Mediation and Communication |
1.4 = Compulsory optional courses
1.4 = Compulsory optional courses
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 6 ECTS credits.
MA Mediation&Communication Module Optional Courses
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 18 ECTS credits.