MA Slavonic Studies (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Slavonic Studies at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it helps to gain a deeper understanding of Eastern (Central) European languages, cultures and literatures.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Communication competencies in Russian or Polish; Critical discourse regarding theories and methods; Autonomous compilation of scientific problems and the presentation thereof; Russian or Polish literature and culture (image, film); Linguistics of the language system, psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics; Gender and identity in language and literature; Cultural and historical events, rhetoric and poetics.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in academia; in cultural institutions and foundations; in the media and publishing industry; as editors and teachers; in the educational and charity sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: an interest in Slavic languages and cultures; willingness to do a lot of reading; curiosity and research drive; good language skills. Suited for graduates of: Slavonic philology; Russian culture; related subjects (individual guidance recommended).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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