University of Turku Master's Degree Program in Finnish and its Languages
University of Turku

University of Turku

Master's Degree Program in Finnish and its Languages

Turku, Finland

Master degree

2 years

Finnish

Full time

21 Jan 2026

Aug 2026

On-Campus

* the program has no tuition fee

Key Summary

    About : The Master's Degree Program in Finnish and its Languages focuses on advanced studies in Finnish language, linguistics, and literature. This program develops critical skills in language analysis, translation, and cultural understanding. Students engage with various aspects of Finnish studies, including historical and contemporary perspectives on the language and its usage.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as language specialists, translators, teachers, and cultural advisors. Opportunities exist in education, publishing, governmental organizations, and cultural institutions, allowing students to apply their expertise in Finnish.

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The aim of the Master's programme in Finnish and its related languages is to deepen the student's theoretical and practical knowledge of the Finnish language and to familiarise him/her with aspects of Finnish culture. The studies are linked to a broader linguistic and Fenno-Ugric framework, so that the student can work in tasks requiring expertise in the Finnish language and Finnish culture in Finland or abroad.

The target group of the Master's programme is non-native speakers of Finnish and other Finno-Ugric languages who have completed their bachelor's degree abroad or in Finland. The main language of instruction in the programme is Finnish.

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After graduating from the Master's program, students can find jobs in teaching, translation, culture, or economics, depending on the content of their university studies.

The subject conducts diverse research in the following areas, among others:

  • digital language research
  • linguistic interaction and discourse
  • language learning
  • study of grammar and vocabulary
  • language variation.
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