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Slavic Languages, Literary and Cultural Studies

Master’s programme

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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 (or selected target language)

type of study programme

Full-time

One degree programme – many possibilities

The special appeal of this master’s programme is the opportunity to become an expert in not just one, but two or three Slavic languages – Bosnian/Croat/Serbian, Russian or Slovenian. The range of interdisciplinary elective modules and options for specialisation are also distinctive features.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be interested in Slavic languages and in scholarly discourse. Choose your own areas of specialisation at an early stage. For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Slavic Languages, Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Graz

This study programme covers the languages, literature and cultures of the Bosnian/Croat/Serbian, Russian and Slovenian speaking regions. The programme consists of language training in one or more languages, as well as linguistics, literary and cultural studies; you can choose to specialise in two of these three areas.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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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 Programe

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate you will be able to work in professions that require skilled and creative work with texts and communication situations in your selected language and in one (or more) other Slavic languages. These may include cultural management, business, the media, publishing and communications, public administration either in Austria or abroad, diplomacy, migrant support, or in research and teaching at public and private institutions.

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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

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Master's Plus
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

Certificate: Ukraine - Language, Culture, Law

Are you looking for additional qualifications? As part of the Ukraine - Language, Culture, Law certificate, you will acquire basic knowledge of the Ukrainian language as well as in-depth basic knowledge of Ukrainian culture, literature and/or Eastern European law and international law.

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Excellent supervision and support

Research-oriented teaching

Close proximity to Southeast Europe and the Slavic-speaking regions

„I think the friendly atmosphere, helpfulness and support from all the teaching staff and non-academic staff at the institute are unique. Students enjoy the best possible support and supervision and have opportunities to get involved in various aspects of the work of the institute (e.g. as student employees in research projects). “

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