MA Southeast European Studies at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Southeast European Studies teaches students how to conduct independent academic work in a traditional interdisciplinary field. Students will be able to recognize, analyse, and present complex interconnections using a wide range of factual and methodical knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: Institute of Slavic Studies and Caucasus Studies | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Core disciplines at the University Jena are South Slavonic Studies, Romanian Studies and Eastern European History. In the teaching curriculum, also other established study programmes are involved, in particular Political Science and Religious Studies. The various core elements can be selected individually. Students will perfect their skills by studying abroad or doing an internship in Southeast Europe.

Career pathways

Graduates have advanced skills in the public presentation of academic concepts and a profound understanding of the language(s) and culture(s) of their Southeast European country of choice. They are thus well equipped for a variety of professions in Southeast Europe as well as for work at international political and cultural organizations. Alternatively, graduates of this programme may choose to earn a Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree that contains modules of at least 60 credits (ECTS) from one of the disciplines connected to the programme: History, South Slavonic Studies, Romance Studies, Romanian Studies, Religious Studies (Theology) and Political Science. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency:. proficiency in at least one southeast European language at level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Bulgarian, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek (modern), Turkish and Albanian. international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6465/m-a-southeast-european-studies#studies_text_application

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