Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Linguistics 09.3 (ISCED 2223) Linguistics of non-English, non-European Languages (JACS Q180)
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	combined English/Russian
Awards	B.s (Bachelor of Humanities in Russian Philology)
Accreditation	07.12.2029.

Tuition fee	€3,500 per year
Application fee	€170 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 Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Russian Language Cert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72 TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 PTE Academic – at least 51 points FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced any level Russian language tests: TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) – at least level B2;

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Admission requirements for international students 1. General secondary high school diploma; 2. The average grade of the secondary education document in all subjects must be at least 6 (in a 10 point grading system). 3. All grades must be passing (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system) . 4. English language proficiency 5. Russian language proficiency

Overview

The aim of the bachelor’s study subprogramme “Russian Philology” is the following: to provide the academic general knowledge in the field of Russian philology, linguistics and literary studies that correspond to the modern requirements; to offer the specialization in the sphere of the Russian and Slavic languages and cultures; to educate highly qualified, competitive specialists in the sphere of the Russian philology.
The tasks of the study subprogramme include the following:
1. To offer students an opportunity to study the Russian language, literature, culture in both the diachronic and synchronic aspects, taking into consideration the interlinguistic and intercultural relations.
2. To increase the students’ chances at the labour market by providing students with the opportunity to study another Slavic language.
3. To stimulate the students’ interest in the Russian philology, offering not only the basic courses in the field of Russian Philology – in linguistics and literary studies, but also the career-oriented courses in the sphere of mass media and culture management, publishing, etc.

The students acquire basic and specialized knowledge in the field of Russian philology – study the Russian language in the theoretical and applied aspect, the history and theory of Russian literature in a broad cultural-historical context. Students will choice additional modern Slavic language (Czech, Polish) and practically oriented courses, which form professional and practical competencies in translation, editing, improvement of speech and writing styles, in 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.

Study period and timing
Study period for the full-time degree programme is three academic years. Classes are held mainly from 8.30 am till 18.00 pm in the working days.

Programme structure

Expected learning outcomes of the study programme “Philology”:
Knowledge
1) Acquire the basic knowledge of the discipline of Linguistics and Literary Studies, and philology, specialised knowledge in a specific language/culture field, and a critical understanding of its key concepts and patterns.

Skills
2) Can carry out professional or research activities using the theoretical foundations and skills acquired in the field of philology;
3) Can independently plan and structure the acquisition of knowledge to progress towards further study and professional development.

Competence:
4) Can independently acquire and select information in the field of philology, make decisions and solve problems in the discipline of Linguistics and Literary Studies, and in their professional activity.

Expected learning outcomes of the Russian Philology Sub-programme:
Knowledge
1) Acquire knowledge in the field of Russian and Slavic languages/culture, including recent findings in Russian and Slavic studies.

Skills
2) Apply the theoretical aspects of the field in professional, creative, research activities related to the basic aspects of Russian philology;
3) Can discuss issues in a reasoned manner with specialists in Russian philology and to present such issues to non-specialists;
4) Can analytically consider information, problems and their solutions in linguistics and/or literary and cultural studies related to Russian philology;
5) Take responsibility and initiative to find creative solutions in work/tasks within the field, its related disciplines, in particular Russian philology.

Competence
6) Independently acquire, process and use information relevant to the field and to Russian philology in particular, solving problems and making decisions, understand the nature of professional activity in the field, development prospects and impact on society, understand and observe professional ethics.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the subprogramme will be able to work in newspaper and magazine editorial offices, publishing houses, translation and interpreting agencies in Latvia and Europe, in schools and colleges, on the radio and TV, in tourist agencies, in embassies and diplomatic missions of the Slavic states. After successful completion of the subprogramme, graduates may pursue further studies in the Master’s degree subprogramme ‘Russian and Slavic Studies” or in any other relevant programme.