Master's in Slavic Languages and Literatures

Interaction with foreign countries and cultures requires that language barriers be overcome. For this reason, the program in Slavic Languages and Literatures (and Cultural Science) teaches basic language skills to all those who wish to study Eastern European cultures.

Master Slavistik

Language skills are the most important component of the Slavic Languages and Literatures program of study. Such skills are obtained parallel to the general course of study and intensified by stays abroad in Slavic countries. Along with Russian, the universities in Fribourg and Bern offer courses in Polish, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and a range of other Slavic and Eastern European languages. This wide range of language instruction is unrivaled in Switzerland.

The second major component of the Slavic Languages and Literatures program involves lectures and seminars in linguistics, literature and cultural philosophy.



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 requirements of up to 60 ECTS credits must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program. *
c) Bachelor's degree in Slavic Studies or a related field from a recognized foreign university, provided that the master's degree can be successfully completed with an additional maximum 60 ECTS credits. Additional attainments 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 Slavic Languages and Literatures

 
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
CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information
Steps from application to registration

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