Details of program The Institute for French Linguistics and Literature offers the following master's study programs: Major French Linguistics and Literature (90 ECTS credits) Minor French Linguistics and Literature (30 ECTS credits) Study content for Please select Major (90 ECTS credits) Minor (30 ECTS credits)
Combination possibilities The master's program in French Linguistics and Literature as a major earns 90 ECTS credits and may be combined with a minor program earning 30 ECTS credits from any other minor programs offered by the University of Bern. The master's program in French Linguistics and Literature as a major may not be combined with the same study program as a minor. During your major studies, you have one option to substitute a taught major in French with an equivalent accredited taught major studied at another institute for language and literature in Romance languages (Italian, Spanish) at the University of Bern. This teaching will be validated if it has been graded and if it has not been taken into account by the other institute. Study program structure Major ECTS Minor ECTS 90 30 Available minors
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of period of study
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in French Linguistics and Literature (major): a) Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university, or an equivalent degree, in the branch of studies French Language and Literature. Admission requirements which can be completed during the program of study may be requested. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. b) Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university, or an equivalent degree in another branch of studies: Additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits may be required. These can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. 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. Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in French Linguistics and Literature from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (Document in German) Language requirements If you have not completed the bachelor's level course Introduction to Latin Language and Culture for Students of Romance Studies, you must do this as part of your extracurricular studies during the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in French Linguistics and Literature from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (Document in German)
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M A in French Linguistics / Literature with special qualification in Linguistics or Literature, 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 CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
