Master's Programme Slavonic Studies
Faculty | Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree | Master of Arts (MA) |
Qualification Level | Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
ISCED-F | 0231 Language Aquisition |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Study Code | UC 066 850 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2009W) * |
Language of Instruction | German |
Admission Requirements | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 4 2020, Issue 17, No. 263 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28 2019, Issue 68, No. 605 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletlin September 28 2018, Issue 69, No. 701 (Equivalence list)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2018)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 25 2018, Issue 28, No. 320 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 28 2009, Issue 85, No. 278
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Slavonic Studies (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme Slavonic Studies (2015W)
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme will be assessed:
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Basics
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Language Usage
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Linguistics
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Literary Studies
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Cultural Studies
- 5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Second Slavonic Language
In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the master degree programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: to be updated shortly
5.0 ECTS-Credits: to be updated shortly
10.0 ECTS-Credits: to be updated shortly
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules
5.0 ECTS-Credits: to be updated shortly
25.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules
30.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules
27.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defence
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Master's Programme Slavonic Studies is based on the bachelor's programme and is intended for scientific (further) education. Students are increasingly guided towards autonomous acquisition of knowledge, independent further education and open-minded and critical examination of the social environment of Russia and other countries with a Slavonic official language.
The practical language skills in Russian are oriented towards practical job requirements and language understanding in multilingual situations. Productive and receptive skills in a second Slavonic language are developed.
The aim of linguistic education is theoretical consolidation of knowledge about the system and functions of the Russian language in past and present. The literary studies part of the education mainly deals with literary texts from the Russian language area. Students deepen and extend the methods and techniques of individual analysis and interpretation as well as of the translation of literary texts. Cultural science and intercultural competence are to be completed by the analysis of cultural environments focusing on the field of media.
The master's programme conveys in-depth knowledge of the interactions between language, media and culture. It enables students to professionally and scientifically deal with the skills acquired and educates Eastern Europe specialists.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the fields of Slavonic language, literature and cultural science. They develop skills in terms of language proficiency and the use of linguistic, literary, cultural and media science methods (focusing on film). They are able to independently formulate and substantiate scientific arguments and to find innovative solutions to problems.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The Master's Programme Slavonic Studies opens a wide range of occupational perspectives with different areas of activities. Graduates are Eastern Europe specialists and work in press, radio and television as well as in international companies, tourism, cultural policy, publishing and diplomatic service. Apart from the occupational fields mentioned, the master's programme also qualifies for a scientific career.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Minor (Complementary Subject Area)
Within the scope of the Master’s Programme, a Minor (Complementary Subject Area) corresponding to 30 ECTS-Credits may be passed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/ergaenzungen/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
48.1 |
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= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
31.8 |
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3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
15.9 |
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4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
4.2 |
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5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Examination Records
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Helmut Weinberger
Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Pisek