Writing, Editing and Mediating

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

!Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels.
We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie.
What makes a text a good or captivating text? How do you recognize repetitions, inconsistencies, faulty logic and other problems in texts? What does it take to guide a text from writer to reader?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60813
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
Working with texts in a professional setting involves a special set of skills. The Writing, Editing and Mediating Master's track (often abbreviated to WEM), offers students a choice of courses that focus on non-fiction writing for specific audiences, the history of texts in their various forms (from manuscript to digital book), proof-reading and correcting English texts, and producing texts for publication. Topics addressed include censorship, copyright, scholarly editions, critical theory and social issues in contemporary literature.
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Students on the course typically have a BA in English or in an Anglophone culture (e.g. American Studies). Some students with other humanities qualifications and a sufficient level of academic English are accepted by the admissions board.
The one-year Master's track in Writing, Editing and Mediating (WEM) is a track within the Master's degree in Literary Studies and is run by the Department of English Language and Culture. It is taught and assessed wholly in English.


					

Waarom aan de RUG?

Training in writing about literature for non-academic audiences
Correcting and editing written English of various kinds
Modules that address issues related to modern publishing
Teaching in small groups (typically 15-20 students)
International staff

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouw

Courses can vary each year. Recent interdisciplinary courses dealt with European modernism, minority literatures, and homosexuality in nineteenth and twentieth-century literature.

For more information about the variety of areas in which students can write their dissertations click the Research tab above.

Placements are optional. These have to be arranged by the student but they are supervised by the programme staff who will also give advice on the kinds of placements that are suitable.

Students can also follow Master language courses. These courses are jointly organized by the English departments of the universities of the Netherlands and courses take place all over the country. More information about the courses can be found on the Master language website: https://masterlanguage.nl/taal/engels/. You may follow Master language courses in consultation with the Board of Examiners of your programme.

	1	3
	periode
Modern Literature and Mediation (WEM 1) keuzevak	10 EC
From Manuscript to Printed Book (WEM 3) keuzevak	10 EC
Modern English Language (WEM 2) keuzevak	10 EC
The Digital Text: The Book Past and Future keuzevak	10 EC
Interdisciplinary Seminars (Literature) keuzevak	10 EC
Masterlanguage Courses keuzevak	5 EC
Master's Thesis (WEM) onderzoek		20 EC
Translating and Editing (WEM 4) keuzevak		10 EC
Work Placement (WEM) keuzevak stage		10 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

This master's track includes an optional work placement for which you are awarded ECTS credit points.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Mobility Office can offer help with this where necessary.

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

group discussion, group assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, project, seminar, internship, working group, self study

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. She knows all the ins and outs of the programme. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right place to direct queries about registration, grades and other administrative questions.

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme is a 15ECTS interdisciplinary course especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Note: it's only possible to a very limited extent to start in February. For more information, please contact the study advisor.

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Your BA should show that you possess our minimum language requirements of any of the following: TOEFL iBT 110 (min. of 25 on writing skills); IELTS 8 (min. of 7.5 on all items); ERK level C1. Cambridge C1 Advanced (level A) or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 200. If your BA does not certify this, you may have to take an appropriate language test.

vooropleiding
BA in English Language and/or Literature; degree in another literature or culture area taught in English (e.g. American Studies)

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

63	studenten volgen deze opleiding
75%	daarvan is vrouw
9	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
56%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

NUTS

NUTS has been the study association of the English department in Groningen for over 40 years, and we are still going strong. We make studying English a lot of fun by organising all sorts of activities throughout the year.
Our diverse events include: drinks, high-teas, pub crawls, pub quizzes, book clubs, game nights and career events. As a NUTS-member, you benefit from a discount on your study books at Studystore (via our website) and free entrance to most of our events. Besides this, NUTS annually organizes a trip to the UK or Ireland.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Katrin Kugler
Renee Langenhuijsen
Laura Baeten

Katrin Kugler

In fact, this master track made me realise what potential I have and the University of Groningen itself is an amazing university with which I can really identify myself. I am proud and very glad to be studying here.

My name is Katrin Kugler, I’m 22 years old and come from Munich, Germany. This is where I did my bachelor in English studies. I now chose to study the MA in Writing, Editing and Mediating at the University of Groningen, because I wanted to specialise more in the field of creative writing and the process of producing literature. The WEM master track here is the perfect opportunity to do so because it offers a good range of fascinating seminars...

In general, Groningen is a vibrant student-city. Studying the WEM master at the University of Groningen was the best decision I could have made and I can only recommend it. If I had to summarize the WEM master in three words, I would say it is inspiring, challenging and creative. In fact, this master track made me realise what potential I have and the University of Groningen itself is an amazing university with which I can really identify myself. I am proud and very glad to be studying here.

lees verder ...

Renee Langenhuijsen

I chose this programme because of its specialised nature, as it provides students with the knowledge and skills required for working as publishers and editors.

Hi! I am Renee and I am currently in the MA Writing, Editing, and Mediating (WEM). I am passionate about medieval literature and want to specialise in palaeography and copyediting. Alongside my studies, I am part of the Programme Committee of the MA Literary Studies and, when I am not busy revising, I enjoy playing squash and bouldering. I chose this programme because of its specialised nature, as it provides students with the knowledge and skills required for working as publishers and editors. It is incredibly easy to tailor this programme to suit your interests...

In the second semester, I will expand my horizons and learn more about translation from Dutch to English. For those who are looking for a more literature-based degree, do not worry! WEM also offers to opportunity to enrol for interdisciplinary courses and it is possible to sign up for modules from English Literature and Culture. Personally, I am very grateful that this programme offers me the opportunity to continue to learn more about medieval literature, as I get taught palaeography and codicology. Read more about Renee Langenhuijsen and why she chose to study WEM in Groningen!Questions? Send Renee an e-mail!

lees verder ...

Laura Baeten

werkzaam als Desk Editor bij SVH

“It's the combination of academic and practical perspectives that helps you prepare for a job.” – Laura Baeten

People used to ask me whether I wanted to become a teacher or a translator when I told them I studied English. “Neither,” was my response. I studied English because I wanted to become an editor, which is why the Master's track in Writing, Editing and Mediating was the logical next step.

Right after graduation, two freelance opportunities came my way, so I decided to register my own freelance editing business, EditUp...

After a year, I decided to hand in my notice to embark on a new, full-time adventure. Little did I know that this would become a rollercoaster of experiences!From being a desk editor at SVH (an educational publisher for the hospitality industry) to being a content coordinator at an instructional design agency to being an editor of English translations at a translation agency, I am happy to be back at being a desk editor at SVH. As a desk editor, my responsibilities extend far beyond the text, and it’s this combination of project management, collaborating with people from various disciplines and editing that makes me look forward to each new workday.And each workday I notice that the skills and knowledge I’ve acquired during my MA are incredibly useful. Even though I was taught in English, I can transfer these skills to the Dutch language. I learned how to think about language, how to think as an editor, and how to substantiate all my editing decisions. This practical approach is what I think makes this programme so valuable, even more so when you take the opportunity to do an internship. It’s this combination of academic and practical perspectives that helps you prepare for a job, which in my view is the strength of the Master's track in Writing, Editing and Mediating.

lees verder ...

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Writing, Editing and Mediating

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

9 eerstejaars

55% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

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algemeen oordeel	3.8	3.9
inhoud	3.7	3.7
docenten	4.1	4.1
studiefaciliteiten	3.4	3.6
studielast	3.6	3.4
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Writing, Editing and Mediating

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding

Waarom aan de RUG?

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

Onderwijs

onderwijsvormen

study guidance

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

toelatingseisen

estimated monthly costs

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

studievereniging

NUTS

Op kamers in Groningen

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Katrin Kugler

In fact, this master track made me realise what potential I have and the University of Groningen itself is an amazing university with which I can really identify myself. I am proud and very glad to be studying here.

Renee Langenhuijsen

I chose this programme because of its specialised nature, as it provides students with the knowledge and skills required for working as publishers and editors.

Laura Baeten

“It's the combination of academic and practical perspectives that helps you prepare for a job.” – Laura Baeten

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