Master of Romance studies (sub-programme of academic program Linguistics, Literature and Regional Culture Studies)

Studying Master of Romance studies (sub-programme of academic program Linguistics, Literature and Regional Culture Studies) at Latvia University in Latvia:

“Romance studies” is the unique graduate program in Latvia providing academic education at the Master’s level in the Romance languages. Specialized courses of the program are offered in French, Spanish or Italian, and focus on linguistic and cultural studies, language teaching, translation, and international relations. Program’s students can choose one of Romance languages for their specialization or combine two languages, for example French and Spanish. The program is based on multi-lingual and multi-disciplinary approach. We provide knowledge about communication models and strategies, about the multifaceted interaction of cultures and languages about the regional specificity and diversity of literature and art.

Necessary information:

Degree to be achieved: Master in Humanities in Language Studies
Duration of studies: Full time | 2 years
Type of studies: Full-time
Amount of credits: 80 Credit points or 120 ECTS
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: Level 7
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level: Level 7
Language of instruction: English and French or Italian or Spanish
Accreditation: Study programme is licensed, will be accredited within two years (according to national legislation)

Tuition fee
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and their family members; Long Term Resident EU – 2300 EUR per Year
Other сountry citizens – 3300 EUR per Year

Study period and classes time
The full – time degree programme covers two academic years. Classes are 3 to 4 times a week in the evenings of working days from 4.30pm.

ERASMUS+ exchange possibilities

UL full-time students, regardless of their citizenship, have the opportunity to apply for the ERASMUS + exchange program for studies or/and traineeship.

Curriculum:

The Program requires two years of full-time studies and consists of 80 CP (120 ECTS):
1.Mandatory courses (Part A) – 44 CP:
– Basic module (24 credits): lectures (ENG) seminars (FR/SP/ITA);
– Master’s thesis (20 credits): FR/SP/ITA.
2. Electives (Part B: specialized courses) – 36 CP FR/SP/ITA.

Career opportunity:

Graduates are motivated to work in:

• state
• non-governmental and private institutions
• diplomatic structures – embassies
• cultural, business and other representations
• international organizations

Application Requirements:

applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or a diploma proving equivalent level of education from an institution of higher education
• The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum
• French, Italian or Spanish language proficiency
• As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview

English language requirements:

International applicants who wish to enter this university and study at different levels in English must prove that they have enough English language proficiency to study at this university.

If the applicants did not pass English language tests, they can take the online English test of this university and pay 40.00 EUR. Overall, it is critical to know that applicants with previous international education in the English language (like secondary or high school) do not need to present an English language certificate.

Deadlines and intakes:

Autumn Intake (application start: 19 Oct 2022; studies start in Sept 2023)