25 Philology Degree Programs

At the University of Pécs, Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, you can study Italian Language and Literature as an independent course in BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in Italian Studies) Filologia romanza e cultura neolatina BA (Specializzazione in studi italiani) of study. Graduates will develop specific knowledge and skills through theory and practice to start a profitable working application in the field of Italian culture and language with the development of various basic skills, didactic research, international development, and special educational needs. In addition to deepening the aforementioned fields, particular attention must also be paid to interdisciplinarity. Furthermore, the course gives candidates the opportunity to access fields of study and work ranging from tourism to the various levels and modalities of the mass media, information, and communication, as well as moving competently in the field of cultural heritage and the vast universe of Italian culture spread throughout the world.

The DILARA master's degree program is structured following an interdisciplinary model that encompasses the analysis and presentation of thematic content, methodologies, resources, and digital technology tools pertinent to both fundamental research and applied domains within linguistics. This program emphasizes the intersection of language studies with computational sciences, educational sciences, and other related disciplines. Moreover, it extends its scope to the analytical and technological support of various societal sectors, such as culture, education, history, political sciences, media, journalism and others, thereby fostering a broad and integrative approach to language technologies and their applications across diverse fields of study. This design ensures a coherent and comprehensive educational path aimed at equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to engage with contemporary challenges at the nexus of linguistics and digital innovations.

Official inter-university master's degree, coordinated jointly by the universities of Valladolid and Salamanca. Its objective is to provide students with high academic and research standards, which complements the best performance of a professional career and qualify for research work and the completion of a doctoral thesis. It offers students specialized knowledge in four areas or pathways: History of Philosophy and Metaphysics, Moral and Political Philosophy, Aesthetics and Theory of the Arts, and Epistemology, with emphasis on the historical foundations of these disciplines and on a methodological background. This Master´s Degree enables analytical and critical thinking, and contributes to the development of intellectual rigor, argumentative skills, the capacity for multidisciplinary integration, an ethical conscience and attention to the principles and conceptual foundations of human knowledge and action. It is of interest not only to BA graduates in Philosophy or other Humanities disciplines (History, Philology, Art, etc.), but also to those coming from other scientific or technical branches (Law, Social Sciences, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.).

This program in BA in Slavonic Studies (Russian Philology) Slavic Philology (specialty: Russian Philology) is aimed at training specialists in the field of Russian language and literature. Students will learn how to work with complex texts related to different areas of cultural and social life. The program includes courses in linguistics, history, and theory of literature, Russian culture and art, and regional studies of Russia. The uniqueness of this program lies in the fact that students are also offered a module to study business Russian and business communication. Successful completion of this module enables graduates to be competitive specialists outside the scientific philological profile.

The Degree in BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in French Studies) Licence en philologie romane (Spécialité d’Études françaises) intends to train experts in the humanities with in-depth knowledge and skills regarding French and Francophone language, literature, linguistics, and civilization.

The Hispanic Studies (BA) program in BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in Spanish Studies) Neo-Latin Languages ​​and Cultures, specialty in Hispanic Studies (Neolatin Languages ​​and Cultures, mention Hispanic Studies) of the Department of Hispanic and Ibero-American Studies of the Institute of Romance Studies of the University of Pécs consists of 180 ECTS credits distributed in 1) Introduction Module: Humanities and Social Sciences ( 12 ECTS) 2) Basic and Core Subjects module (108 ECTS) 3) Specialization in Language for Specific Purposes (50 ECTS) 4) Block of Elective Courses (10 ECTS). The program lasts for three years (six semesters).

The PhD in Philology, Italian Literature and Linguistics is intended as a highest-level course to acquire specialist skills in the field of literary, philological and linguistic studies.

The degree in Applied Galician and Spanish Philology offers specialized training in the field of Galician and Spanish languages and literature so that people who are studying these studies can apply their knowledge and values to the progress of society through the use of digital tools and a complementary command of modern languages (such as English, French, German or Portuguese). He uses the term Philology understood as the collaboration between various disciplines and subdisciplines always focused on the word and its texts, and the adjective Applied, since it uses the knowledge of basic science for its practical application.

The Bachelor in English Philology programme offers students the solid written and spoken communication skills required for workplace success in English (C1–C2), as well as the fundamentals of English linguistics, literature and the culture of English-speaking countries.

The BA in English Philology is a three-year programme for those who want to turn language passion into a global career. You’ll master English at an advanced level and gain skills in communication, translation, intercultural competence and digital tools for language professionals.

The MA in English Philology will refine your language command to the highest level—including marketing, business, and public communication—and select one of two study paths: Translation or Language Education, gaining practical professional skills in your chosen path.

“All roads lead to Rome!" This ancient saying is still relevant today. The Italian language, literature, and culture can open up many diverse paths. Students of Bachelor in Italian Philology will learn the Italian language professionally, and become familiar with the history of Italy, and the history of Italian literature and language.

The Bachelor in Spanish Philology programme is open to candidates with no Spanish proficiency. Learning of the Spanish language shall commence upon the student’s admission. The program offers students the solid written and spoken communication skills required for workplace success in Spanish (C1), as well as a knowledge of the fundamentals of Spanish linguistics, literature and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The curriculum includes a diverse range of course units that are designed to help students develop their language skills, including the advanced writing, speaking and research skills needed to become successful.

The Bachelor in Russian Philology programme is open to candidates with no Russian proficiency. Learning of the Russian language shall commence upon the student’s admission. Studies with a perfect balance of language and literature also provide knowledge of Slavic culture and ties between Russian literature and culture and Lithuania.

How does language influence communication? What role can I play in establishing a dialogue between people of different cultural backgrounds? What languages can I learn to facilitate inter-European or inter-Asian contact? If you find yourself grappling with any of these questions, or wondering how studying can help you to answer them all, language studies might be for you. At MRU, we offer bachelor studies in English for Specific Purposes and the Second Foreign Language – a high-end education of 3 and a half years, perfect for those seeking to enter into the fascinating field of philology and to find work in a multicultural environment.  

The aim of the program is to train competent, academically literate professionals well-versed in the fundamental aspects of the English language, including an ability to provide linguistic analyses, as well as in both the historical and the synchronic aspects of Anglophone cultures and literatures.