Master’s degree English and American Studies
Master’s degree English and American Studies
Type: Master’s
Format: Full time
Duration: 2 years
Next intake: September 2026
Level: Bac +5 (State-recognised qualification)
Language: French
Location: Lille
Diploma in agreement with l’Université d’Artois
Undertake original research in English studies!
Presentation Master’s degree English and American Studies
Presentation
The Master’s degree English and American Studies guides students towards original research leading to the completion of a dissertation on a topic of their choice within one of the main fields of English-language studies (civilisation, literature or linguistics), under the regular supervision of a research supervisor.
This Master’s programme also enables students to prepare for the French Ministry of Education’s competitive examinations and to spend a semester or a year studying at one of our 102 partner universities. It is also possible to teach French at an English-speaking secondary school or university during the first year of the Master’s programme.
Our networks of academic researchers in numerous countries enable students to take part in international conferences from the very first year of the Master’s programme.
Study days and symposia
Staying abroad
Work experience
Program Master’s degree English and American Studies
Program
- British and American Literature
- Oral Communication
- Research Methodology
- Research Project
- Culture of English-speaking Countries
- Translation and
- Translation Studies
- Linguistics and Grammar
Master 1
Semester 1
Course title: Advanced linguistics seminar – Analytical Grammar (English)
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : Making your voice heard
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : The individual and the group
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Literature Seminar : Literature and Protest
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Methodology of computer science
Number of hours: 12h
Course title: Methodology of research assignments
Number of hours: 2h
Course title: Translation from English into French (graduate level)
Number of hours: 18h
Course title: French for International Students (For Native Speakers of other languages only) + optional translation placement
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Translation from French into English (graduate level)
Number of hours: 18h
Semester 2
Course title: Advanced Translation : French to English
Number of hours: 30h
Course title: French for international students
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Translation : English to French
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Oral English for future researchers
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced linguistics seminar OU Grammar and Translation
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Literature Seminar : Saving the planet
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : African-American culture
Number of hours: 46h
First year Project
Master 2
Semester 3
Course title: Advanced linguistics seminar – Analytical Grammar (English)
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : Making your voice heard
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : The individual and the group
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Advanced Literature Seminar : Literature and Protest
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Methodology of research assignments
Number of hours: 2h
Course title: Translation from English into French (graduate level)
Number of hours: 18h
Course title: French for International Students (For Native Speakers of other languages only) + optional translation placement
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Translation from French into English (graduate level)
Number of hours: 18h
Semester 4
Course title: Oral English for future researchers
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced linguistics seminar OU Grammar and Translation
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Literature Seminar : Saving the planet
Number of hours: 46h
Course title: Advanced Civilisation Seminar : African-American culture
Number of hours: 46h
Professional experience : internship and/or participation at a conference
Essay
10-15
Students per intake
10h
Weekly classes
skills Master’s degree English and American Studies
Key skills
- Achieve fluency in the relevant foreign language up to level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Possess strong writing skills
- Analyse texts and documents, placing them within a cultural, literary, political or other context…
- Acquire advanced skills in translating contemporary and historical texts and documents across a variety of genres
- Use IT and digital skills to analyse texts and documents, and carry out research (databases, bibliographies, etc.)
- Be able to formulate new questions relating to research in foreign languages, literatures and cultures
- Present research work to an informed audience
teachers Master’s degree English and American Studies
Some of your future teachers
At the FLSH, teachers play a key role in students’ success. They are professionals and/or researchers who pass on their knowledge with passion.
Vincent Roger
Dr in English Literature
Suzanne Bray
Profesor in British Literature and Civilisation
Daniel Verheyde
Dr in English Literature, Head of the Bachelor’s degree programme in English Language, Literature and Civilisation
Sean Mark
Dr in American Studies and Translation Studies
Careers Master’s degree English and American Studies
What's next
Students on the Master’s degree English and American Studies have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year, and may even teach French at an English-speaking secondary school or university during their first year of the Master’s programme. Students can also take part in numerous international conferences from their first year onwards.
After completing their Master’s degree, they can continue their studies in France or abroad by pursuing a PhD.
They can also sit the French Ministry of Education’s competitive examinations (CAPES/CAFEP, Agrégation, etc.).
The LLCE Master’s degree opens up numerous opportunities for a wide range of careers across various fields.
Careers
International Relations
Cultural tourism
Teaching English to adults
Literary translation
Linguistics
Projects Master’s degree English and American Studies
Projects
During the two-year Master’s programme, students undertake projects and organise events that are proposed to them:
- Romane took part in a conference as a student in the USA
- “Pitch ton Master” by Judith, a student
- Névé, a Master’s student, presented his research « C. S. Lewis and the Literary Tradition of the Fall » at the international conference on C. S. Lewis in Iași, Romania
partenaires et institutions
FAQ Master’s degree English and American Studiesis
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Staff
Administrative contact
Carine CAPON
Programme director
Dr Suzanne BRAY
Is this Master’s programme offered as a work-study programme?
No. It is a research-oriented Master’s degree. The programme focuses on academic research and careers in higher education.
What is the pace of the course?
Full-time, face-to-face programme. Seminar-based teaching, dissertation writing and participation in conferences.
How much are the tuition fees?
Tuition fees are means-tested. Research grants may be available to Master’s 2 students.
Am I eligible for CROUS grants?
Yes. CROUS grant holders benefit from a rate tailored to their grant tier.
What are the selection criteria for this Research Master’s programme?
Application and interview. Excellent English language skills and strong academic results in Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies are required. A clear research proposal is desirable.
Does this Master’s programme prepare students for a PhD?
Yes. This Research Master’s degree is the natural pathway to a PhD in foreign languages, literature and civilisations.
What career opportunities does this Master’s degree offer?
PhD, higher education teaching, CAPES/Agrégation in English, research into English-speaking civilisation and literature, academic translation.
