MA Slavic Philology at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

The Master's programme in Slavic Philology offers a versatile education in linguistics and/or literary studies. It is supplemented by practical language training in the language(s) studied. The specific feature of the Slavic education in Göttingen is its linguistic breadth (two or more Slavic languages) in combination with a well-founded and versatile academic education.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Joint Honours MA totalling 42 credits in combination with two module packages (minor) totalling 18 credits each In addition to your first Slavic language, which you bring with you as an entry requirement, you will learn another Slavic language within 3 to 4 semesters. Depending on your previous knowledge, you can choose between Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian, Bulgarian, Polish, Russian, Czech and Ukrainian.

Career pathways

The degree of Master of Arts "Slavic Philology" qualifies students for university careers, for jobs in research and cultural institutions, in education and publishing, in cultural journalism and management, and generally for all communicative professions with a connection to Eastern Europe in public life and the free economy that require intercultural competence. Related and consecutive programmes

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Previous studies: B.A. degree or comparable degree at least 150 ECTS at the time of application. Relevance to the subject: At least 51 credits in Slavic Philology, including at least 13 credits each in Slavic Linguistics and Slavic Literary Studies, or. At least 51 credits in general linguistics, cultural studies or comparable disciplines with a recognisable reference to the Slavic-speaking region, including at least 13 credits in either linguistics or literary studies. Language requirements: You must prove B1 or equivalent knowledge in one of the Slavic languages Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian, Bulgarian, Polish, Russian, Czech or Ukrainian. As a rule, the proof of language skills must not have been obtained more than two years prior to the receipt of the application for admission to the Master's degree programme.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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