Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Linguistics 09.3 (ISCED 2223) Linguistics of non-English, non-European Languages (JACS Q180)
Type	Master, full-time
Study language	combined English/Russian
Awards	M.Sc. (Master in Humanities in Language Studies)

Tuition fee	€3,300 per year
Application fee	€148.38 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
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Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants for Master degree studies are required to have completed Bachelor’s degree or a HEI diploma proving equivalent level of education in Humanities. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Russian Applicants must prove their English and Russian language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: English TOEFL IBT – at least score 72; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. Russian TORFL – at least level B2;

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Overview

The main goal of the study programme is to develop the research skills in the sphere of the Russian and Slavic philology with the in-depth studying of the Russian language, literature and culture. Students are encouraged to improve their practical skills in translation and interpreting, in project writing and management, in textology and editorial work. Moreover, the students will get an opportunity to work with unique local materials (theatre archives, archives of periodicals, etc). In addition, the students will be able to acquire the methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language. The programme envisages students’ mobility within the framework of Erasmus in the institutions of higher education of Estonia (Tartu and Tallinn Universities), Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Germany, and many others. After successful completion of the programme, graduates may pursue to continue their academic research in various PhD programmes.

Programme structure

Programme modules
The study programme offers two elective modules:
• Module of Linguistics
• Module of Literary Studies

Career opportunities

The MA degree in Russian Philology enables the graduates to have a number of job opportunities at institutions of secondary and higher education, the EU structures, non-governmental organizations, the publishing industry, mass media, translation centres, etc.