American and British Studies. Comparative Studies (in English)
Short presentation of the programme:
The programme is taught in English and combines philological knowledge with the philosophy and culture of the British and American society in historical terms. The course of study includes courses in Contemporary Aspects of American and British Studies, Postmodernism in American and British Literature, Contemporary British and American Philosophy, and Cultural History of the English Language.
Major and professional qualification:
Major:
Cultural Sciences
Qualification: MA in American and British Studies
Practical training courses:
Participation in educational and other scientific conferences.
The program provides placements and internships within the department, as well as with external institutions such as ministries, state agencies, municipal administrations.
International mobility:
The programme provides an opportunity for international student mobility at the University of Macerata, Italy.
Graduate Student Competencies:
Graduates in American and British Studies will have mastered:
• knowledge in the field of history, cultural sociology, art and literature of the United States and Great Britain in a comparative plan;
• skills for critical analysis of scientific literature, defining and solving research and practical tasks caused by globalisation and the world's transition to multiculturalism;
• opportunity and motivation to continue their education in a doctoral programme, both in Bulgaria and abroad.
Graduation:
Completion of studies takes place by defending a master’s dissertation or passing a state exam upon earning the required number of credits. The graduation process complies with the NBU Standard for Educational and Qualification Degree Completion.
Occupation and possible positions:
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, journalists, referees, editors, specialists in the field of international relations, with a view to the expansion of European and Euro-Atlantic structures.
Department :
Foreign languages and cultures