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Romance Studies (French, Italian, Spanish)

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Extend your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding

In our master’s programme you will study the language, literature and culture of Romance-speaking areas in depth and develop your language skills to level C1. Through a deeper understanding of languages, literatures and cultures you will develop cross-cultural communication skills, and learn to analyse and understand modern society from the perspective of Romance Studies.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests and prior learning

You should certainly be an enthusiast for your chosen Romance language, literature and culture, and be keen to engage with it on a daily basis. For admission to the master’s programme you must also have completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Romance Studies at the University of Graz

The master’s programme will give you the specialist skills in the study of literature and linguistics needed to form the basis of an academic career. You will perfect your language skills and gain expertise in using research sources, and in scholarly analysis, critical reflection and presentation.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of our master’s programme you will have a range of professional fields open to you, and will also be able to broaden these still further by configuring your study programme appropriately (e.g. with additional qualifications, elective courses). Particularly relevant professional fields include the academic world; cultural education; public relations and media; library and archive work; publishing and bookselling; adult education and knowledge management. Other possibilities include working as an expert on southern Europe and Latin America in the media sector (print media, radio, TV, new media) or in a wide range of other fields.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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About the study programme
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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

International environment

Teaching is in the target language, well-networked researchers, partner universities in Romance-speaking countries

Individualised focus of studies

Advanced academic courses in linguistics and/or literary studies; French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese or Romanian may be added as a second Romance language

Institute

Excellent teacher support and opportunities for involvement in the work of the institute (e.g. in contractual research projects)

„Critical thinking, examining contexts and connections, and relevance to the real world of today are central to the master’s programme in Romance Studies. An interest in research is actively encouraged and students enjoy excellent academic and personal guidance, which is always targeted towards encouraging independent scholarly work. “

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