Master's in Slavic Languages and Literatures

The master’s in Slavic Studies is a programme offered jointly by the University of Bern and the University of Fribourg. The programme is particularly notable for its diverse range of contents and languages: in addition to specialising in literature or linguistics (90 ECTS for the major programme), students can also earn credits through internships or interdisciplinary collaboration (literature and linguistics or philosophy/intellectual history). The joint language programme offers a choice of focus among four Slavic languages.

Master Slavistik

The master’s programme offers a wide range of courses that enable students to engage in in-depth academic study of Slavic languages, literatures and cultures in their historical, social and political contexts.

Students acquire extensive knowledge of Slavic linguistics and literature as well as basic or advanced language skills in Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian, Polish, Russian or Ukrainian. These skills can be improved during stays abroad at partner universities. In a transfer module, students (of the 90 ECTS major programme) either expand their knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner (linguistics and literary studies or philosophy/intellectual history) or gain initial professional experience during an internship.
Current topics such as multilingualism, language contact, migration, cultural transfer and social change play just as much a role in the programme as classic questions of Slavic studies.
The programme is characterised by an in-depth study of theoretical foundations, broad methodological training and interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approaches. The master’s programme thus prepares students for both further academic careers and a wide range of professional fields.



Basic information
Degree: Master of Arts in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Universität Bern
Number of credits: 120 ECTS credits
Degree programs:
  • Major 90 ECTS credits
 
Offer for other degree programs:
  • Minor 30 ECTS credits
Combination possibilities:

several
Duration: 4 semesters
Language: German and Slavic languages
Beginning studies: Fall or spring semester

Details of program

Combination possibilities

The Master's degree program in Slavic Languages and Literatures consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits.

Any subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern, and at the University of Fribourg, can be chosen as a minor. However, students are not permitted to have a major and minor in the same subject.

Structure
Major ECTS Minor ECTS
90          30        

Requirements

Individual academic requirements

The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in Slavic Languages and Literatures (major):

a) Bachelor's degree from a recognized Swiss or foreign university with a major in Slavic Studies
b) Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university with a minor in Slavic Studies. Admission requires 60 ECTS credits in Slavic linguistics and literary studies and knowledge of at least one Slavic language at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, of which 30 ECTS credits can be completed as additional requirements. The institute defines the requirements in terms of content.
c) Bachelor's degree from a recognized foreign university in Slavic Studies or in a closely related field, provided that the necessary requirements for successful completion of the master's program are met by completing additional coursework worth a maximum of 60 ECTS credits. 
The conditions must be fulfilled before admission to the master's program. The requirements must be fulfilled by the time the master's degree ist completed. The corresponding ECTS are listed as additional extracurricular credits in the Diploma Supplement.

Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies.

The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified.

 
For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.

Application and admission

Current UniBE students

Apply for a change to the M A in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester.
Renewal of semester registration → Self-service
Recognition of academic achievements
Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration
   

Application with a Swiss degree

Online application
Assessment
Steps from application to registration
 

Application with an international degree

Online application
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Steps from application to registration

 
For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.