Program Overview
The Languages and Literatures: English at Universit\xc3\xa4t Freiburg / Universit\xc3\xa9 de Fribourg is a MA 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 Languages and Literatures: English programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland 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
- Location: Fribourg, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Languages and Literatures: English programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
http://studies.unifr.ch/go/TaufR (French/German)
Admission
Master's degree programmes are built on the knowledge and abilities that were acquired when obtaining a bachelor's degree.
Holders of a bachelor's degree awarded by a Swiss university are admitted to a master's degree programme without any preconditions if they have earned 60 or 90 ECTS credits – depending on the chosen master's degree programme – within the corresponding discipline. However, additional requirements can be required. The same applies to holders of a bachelor's degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the bachelor's degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg.
Holders of a bachelor's degree awarded by a Swiss or a foreign university, provided that the bachelor's degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg, who do not fulfil this condition can be admitted to a master's degree programme with preconditions (which must be successfully completed before starting the master's degree programme) and/or additional requirements (which can be completed during the master's degree programme). The preconditions and/or additional requirements may not exceed 60 ECTS credits in total. The same applies to holders of a bachelor's degree awarded by a Swiss university of applied sciences, according to existing agreements.
The respective conditions of admission for each master's degree programme are reserved.
Alternatives
Also offered as a minor study programme (30 ECTS credits).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master\'s degree programmes are built on the knowledge and abilities that were acquired when obtaining a Bachelor\'s degree.
Holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university can be admitted to a Master\'s degree programme within the corresponding discipline (requires the acquisition of minimum 60 ECTS credits at Bachelor level in the corresponding discipline) without any additional requirements. The same applies to holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the Bachelor\'s degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg.
Holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university or holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the Bachelor\'s degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg, can be admitted to a Master\'s degree programme within another discipline with prerequisites (must be successfully completed before starting the Master\'s degree programme) or additional requirements (can be completed during the Master\'s degree programme). According to existing agreements, holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university of applied sciences can also be admitted with prerequisites or additional requirements.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg
Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg
Fribourg, Switzerland
The name Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg typically refers to two distinct European universities, depending on the country. Both are located in cities named Freiburg (or Fribourg in French).
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 90