Degree Profile
Course Details
The subsidiary course of study in Slavic Studies comprises the following areas:
- Linguistics
- Literature and cultural studies
- Russian language and culture (focus)
- Polish and Czech components
In the field of literary and cultural studies, basic knowledge of authors, epochs and genres of literature is conveyed and important cultural, social and political contexts are illuminated.
In the field of linguistics, the essential characteristics of Russian and Slavic languages as sign systems and means of communication are taught.
In addition, the course provides an overview of the history of Russian. The area of Russian Language and Culture consists of practical language studies and the acquisition of basic knowledge of Russian geography, history, politics, economy and culture.
Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates are active in these professional fields:
- teaching Russian at primary or regular school (provided that a Master's degree related to teaching profession has been completed),
- in adult education,
- in the voice switchboard,
- in the publishing and library sector,
- in journalism,
- in cultural management,
- in tourism,
- in the association and organisation work.
Slavic Studies in Detail
Structure of the study programme
The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.
Orientation Phase (First Year)
- Russian cultural studies
- Slavic literature and linguistics
- Expansion of Russian language skills
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Slavic literature and linguistics
- Russian language practice
- Cultural Studies
Two-Subject-Bachelor
The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.
Possible combinations
At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's program. You may have to observe combination rules.
Combination rule:
- Slavic studies can be combined with all fields of study except Literary studies.
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
www.was-studieren.info
Study abroad
A study stay of at least three months in Russia is recommended, but at least a four-week language stay in a Russian-speaking country must be proven. The International Bureau is happy to assist in organizing the stay abroad.
Internships
Internships during studies
- Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
- Internship abroad in Russia, Czech Republic or Poland possible
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor's program
Study teaching profession
Information about study teaching profession
Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt
Relevance for teacher training
If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject Russian at the following schools:
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
Studying to become a primary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject Primary and Elementary Education with the minor subject Slavic Studies.
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Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of major (relevant to the teaching profession) with minor subject Slavic Studies
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Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy
- Combination of the major Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy with the minor Slavic Studies
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Admissions qualification
Studying with Abitur
- general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education
General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Language requirements
Language requirements during studies
With the beginning of the studies:
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- Russian knowledge on level A2 expected
Until the end of the studies:
- Russian language skills at level B2
- Knowledge of another Slavic language (Czech, Polish) desired
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
No admission limitation (without nc)
Without admission limitation (without NC)
At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programmes
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master programme Literary Studies
Master of Education Primary Schools
Open Day & Discovery Days
Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
Order or download information material
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Application
The minor subject in Slavic Studies is admission-free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you wish to combine Slavic Studies with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15.
If you wish to combine Slavic Studies with an admission-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.
For international students
Want to study one semester or year at the University of Erfurt?
You come from abroad and are interested in studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Erfurt?
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