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MA Slawistik (Slavic Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme deepening knowledge of Slavic literatures, languages and cultures (Polish, Russian, Czech, Ukrainian), researching literary, linguistic, aesthetic and cultural phenomena in a theory- and method-critical way. Taught in German with some English and other languages.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Slavistik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English, partly other foreign languages  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Four semesters, more research-oriented, with courses relating to Polish, Russian, Czech or Ukrainian.

Career pathways

A broad range of fields including media, publishing and libraries, cultural management and exchange, business and trade, and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Polish, Russian or Czech at CEFR B1 and a professional degree usually in Slavic studies or teacher training in Polish, Russian or Czech, or a comparable programme with a Slavic focus, or six completed Slavic modules (at most two language-acquisition modules). The institute checks the requirements. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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