Program Overview
The English Philology at University of Latvia is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Philology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Latvia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Riga, Latvia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Philology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Translation Theory / Valo5670 / 2
- Written English for Research / Valo5259 / 2
- Language and Other Communication Systems / Valo5666 / 2
- History of Linguistics / Valo5665 / 2
- Sociolinguistics / Valo5422 / 2
- Higher Educational Management / VadZ5060 / 2
- Film and Text Semiotics I / MakZ3050 / 2
- Psycholinguistics / Valo5261 / 2
- Pragmatic Principles for Developing Communicative Competence / Valo5189 / 2
- Methodologies of Cultural Research / SDSK5023 / 2
- Myth in the Modern Literature / LitZ5444 / 2
- Language Acquisition Theory and Practice / Valo5275 / 6
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics / Valo5481 / 2
- Research Workshops / Valo6063 / 4
- Discourse Analysis / Valo5262 / 2
- English Computer-Mediated Communicatio / Valo5260 /4
- Basics of Public Speaking / Valo5176 / 2
- Role of Languages in Intercultural Communication / Valo5269 / 4
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. Bachelors 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 Bachelors diploma supplement.
1. The grade obtained in final Bachelors 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,699 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Latvia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Latvia
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
University of Latvia(Latvian:Latvijas Universitāte, shortenedLU) is apublicresearch universitylocated inRiga,Latvia. The university was established in 1919. It is one of the largest and most...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
