Program Overview
The Slavic Languages and Literatures at University of Kansas is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Slovenian, Slovak 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 Slavic Languages and Literatures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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, Slovenian, Slovak
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Slavic Languages and Literatures 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
- Introduction to Slavic Languages and Linguistics;
- Bibliography and Methods;
- Three course electives in Slavic literature;
- Three course electives in Slavic linguistics;
- Two additional course electives in either Slavic literature or linguistics or six hours of thesis credit;
- At least one elective must be a graduate seminar.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Statement of Academic Objectives (500 words): Your response might address (but is not limited to) questions such as: Why do you wish to pursue graduate study in Slavic Languages & Literatures? Do you plan to pursue the MA as a terminal degree for professional goals? What are your professional goals? Do you plan to complete the PhD? If so, what kind of educational institution do you see yourself employed at after finishing the PhD? At this time, have you developed specific interests in the field? What are they? What do "teaching and research" mean to you? What has attracted you to our graduate program and what are your expectations of this program? How will graduate education help you meet and shape your personal and professional goals?\xc2\xa0
Russian Language Essay (1-2 pages): Discuss either a) how you became interested in Slavic studies and how you have pursued this interest, or b) if you studied or traveled abroad in Russia/Eastern Europe, what important lessons you learned from the experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English, Slovenian, Slovak
- Duration 24 months