Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The detailed program presented in these pages is based on the latest reform of the Master’s program and applies to students starting the program in September 2025. For other students, further information on the transition program: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/elal/programmes-de-transition.html Students aim to achieve an expert level of knowledge in their fields. At the end of the course, they will attain a the European “proficient user” level in the two languages they study. Their training has a practical focus: they take part in language lessons in their target languages, language laboratory exercises, seminars and individual assignments on detailed questions, they write a dissertation in one of the two languages studied and have the opportunity to conduct ERASMUS studies abroad, etc..
Career Opportunities
Students of the modern languages and literatures master find employment easily. The private sector (banks and companies) employs a certain number of language teachers.
Program Curriculum
The master offers: in-depth expertise in a Germanic language (English, German, Dutch) and a romance language (French, Spanish, Italian). German-Italian and Dutch-Italian combinations are not organized.; further studies in the culture, linguistics and literature of the two languages studied; development in high-level know-how relating to criticism, analytics and the preparation of summaries; the opportunity for students to specialise in a profession where they can use their skills.
Admission Requirements
students hold bachelor’s degrees in modern languages and literatures and wish to further their knowledge of two modern languages; students have affirmed their interest in literary or linguistic issues and wish to specialise in their preferred fields; students wish to undertake quality training in a stimulating work environment; students wish to direct their training towards employing their skills in a professional environment.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Brussels, Belgium
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain) is one of Belgium's largest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1425, offering programmes across science, engineering, medicine, humanities,...
University Profile- Start Date September
- Language French / English
- Duration 1 year
- Credits 60
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