The main goal of the study programme is to develop competences of conducting independent research in the selected sub-branch of philology on the basis of the acquired knowledge and skills.
The objectives of the programme are to ensure that students broaden and systematize the acquired knowledge about the content, methodology, major theories and current research in literature, general and applied linguistics, develop awareness of implementing theories in practice, acquire research work skills, foster generic and subject-specific competences and apply them in research work and professional practice. Students develop the ability to formulate, do a summative analysis of the developmental tendencies in linguistics, literary studies and language acquisition, and the ability to state the research problems and propose approaches to solving problems.

Upon a successful completion of the programme MA degree holders will be able to conduct independent research on issues related to general linguistics, applied linguistics and literature, design and supervise projects and do research both in Latvia and internationally as to continue to advance their knowledge and research skills in the doctoral programme studies.

Programme courses
Master’s degree programme „English philology” curriculum

Study period and classes time
The full – time degree programme covers two academic years. Classes are in the evenings of working days from 4.30pm (or 6.15pm) till 9.30pm.

Career opportunity
The MA degree in English Philology enables the graduates to have a number of job opportunities at institutions of secondary and higher education, public administration agencies, non-governmental organizations, the EU structures, the publishing industry, mass media, translation and terminology centres.

Admission requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree or certified documents proving equivalent education at an institution of higher education;
2. If English is not your native language and/or your previous education is not obtained in English, you must present results of one of the internationally recognized language tests or a minimum grade 7 (good) in a 10 point grading system in English in the Bachelor’s diploma supplement.

Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place)
1. The grade obtained in final Bachelor’s exam or the average grade obtained in final exams (40%);
2. The grade point average of undergraduate studies (60%).
Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place.

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Contact person for more information

Director of the Programme                            
Prof. Solveiga Ozoliņa
E-mail: Solveiga.Ozolina@lu.lv

Coordinator of the Programme                      
Maija Krušņikova
E-mail: Maija.Krusnikova@lu.lv
Phone: +371
Faculty of Humanities
4A Visvalža Street, Riga, LV-1050