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Bachelor’s degree programme in GERMAN PHILOLOGY
Last Update
30.11.2012 |
| Degree to be achieved | Bachelor of Humanities in Philology |
| Duration of studies | 3 years |
| Type of studies | Full time |
| Amount of credits | 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German, Latvian |
| Study programme is accredited | |
| Tuition fee |
This programme is designed for students who are interested in the studies of the language and literature of the German-speaking countries, associate their future with advanced German studies and seek in-depth knowledge of the language and literature along with studies of Latvia’s cultural heritage, considering the relevance of the German language in the Baltic history and culture. Students will appreciate the quality of Germanic studies, translation skills, and a comprehensive view of the German literature and history, which will contribute to career advancement. After successful completion of the programme graduates may pursue further studies in the Master’s degree programme ‘German Philology’ or any other relevant programme.
Programme modules
The programme offers two-module directions of the curriculum, majoring in either linguistics and translation or culture and literature.
Study period and classes time
The full – time degree programme covers three academic years. Classes are mainly from 8.30am till 6pm in the working days.
Career opportunities
After successful completion of the programme graduates work in any field that requires a previous education in humanities.
Admission requirements
1.General secondary education diploma is required to be admitted for studies at the University of Latvia;
2. German language knowledge, which must be proved with the grade in German in the secondary education graduation transcript (the grade can be replaced with the results of one of the internationally recognized language tests).
Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)
1. The grade in German, English or French (60%)
2. Grade point average (20%);
3. A certificate of the Latvian language (20%).
Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.
Contact person for more information
Director of the Programme
Assoc. prof. Ineta Balode
E-mail: Ineta.Balode@lu.lv
Coordinator of the Programme
Inna Budoviča
E-mail: Inna.Budovica@lu.lv
Phone: +371 67034804
Faculty of Humanities
4A Visvalža Street, Riga, LV-1050