Overview

All the core subjects in the Language Sciences and Cultural Studies for Special Needs programme from University of Parma are taught in English, most of which in a blended mode, both on campus and online.

Features

The course aims to provide a thorough grounding and advanced linguistic and cultural competences in English and a second foreign language (including Italian as a FL/L2), and research skills in the field of Language Sciences and Cultural Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic writing

Soft skills for language learners and teachers

Cognitive linguistics

Language learning, teaching and assessment

Language education for special needs

Neuroscience and language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 22 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Italian or international students holding a first-level Italian degree certificate in Class L-11 (Lingue e Culture Moderne) e L-12 (Mediazione linguistica) or equivalent titles are admitted to the course with no further requirements, provided they possess a language competence in English at a B2+/C1 level at least, attested to through an adequate number of credits acquired during the BA course or an international certificate, i.e. IELTS (minimum score: 6.5) or TOEFL (minimum score: 79).

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Living costs

Parma

Funding

Scholarships Information

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