Zwei-Fach-Bachelor Slavistik

  • What does studying Slavic studies offer?

    In the Western European imagination, even after joining the European Union, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe were still considered marginal, economically backward, and culturally uninteresting. Since the 2010s, this distorted image has changed rapidly, and the early prejudices and stereotypes have long been forgotten. Economically and culturally, these countries have flourished, with millions of tourists flocking to the streets of Prague, Warsaw, and Kyiv every year. At the latest with the barbaric war unleashed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, people are looking differently at the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, which are playing a leading role in showing solidarity with Ukraine in its fight for independence and freedom and thus for fundamental democratic values. Slavic studies are therefore more relevant than ever, and Slavic scholars are in high demand as experts on their regions. Gone are the days when the focus was primarily on Russia. Studying Slavic studies means engaging with the diverse and colorful languages, literatures, and cultures of Central and Eastern Europe.

    Slavic Studies in Münster focuses primarily on three countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Russian Federation. The program is divided into two central areas, literary studies and linguistics, which are given equal weight in the curriculum.

    Language courses run parallel to the specialized studies (see FAQ). Here you can choose between Polish, Russian, and Czech as your main language and later learn the basics of another Slavic language. Ukrainian is also offered at the institute. Each of these languages can be learned from scratch — the Slavic Studies program does not require any prior knowledge, but it does require interest and enthusiasm. In the general studies program, you can already start to look beyond your own field and prepare for your future career. A highlight of the program is the internationalization module: depending on your inclinations and interests, you can either study at a university abroad or complete an internship at a cultural institution or company in Central Europe.

     

     

  • Modulübersicht und Prüfungsordnung (bis Sommersemester 2026)

    Modulübersicht und Idealtypischer Studienverlauf als PDF. Die Prüfungsordnung finden Sie hier.

    Modulübersicht des Teilstudiengangs Slavistik

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    Idealtypischer Studienverlauf des Teilstudiengangs Slavistik

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  • Modulübersicht und Prüfungsordnung (ab Wintersemester 2026/27)

    Modulübersicht und Idealtypischer Studienverlauf als PDF. Die Prüfungsordnung finden Sie hier.

    Modulübersicht des Teilstudiengangs Slavistik

    Course schedule – Summary as a list 1. semester module 1: foundational module language practice main slavic – 7 lp (runs over 1st–2nd semester) module 2: foundational module literature studies – 6 lp module 3: foundational module linguistics – 6 lp (runs over 1st–2nd semester) 2. semester module 5: intermediate module literature studies – 6 lp 3. semester module 4: intermediate module language practice main slavic – 7 lp (runs over 3rd–4th semester) module 7: foundational module language practice second slavic – 6 lp (runs over 3rd–4th semester) module 6: intermediate module linguistics – 6 lp 4. semester module 8: advanced module i – a) literature studies or b) linguistics – 6 lp 5. semester module 9: internationalisation module – a) study (abroad or at the university of Münster) or b) work placement (abroad or in the country) – 12 lp 6. semester module 10: advanced module ii – b) linguistics or a) literature studies – 6 lp module 11: competency module (language practice main slavic and literature studies or linguistics) – 7 lp throughout one's degree programme general studies – 20 lp* bachelor’s thesis – 10 lp** total subject modules (1–11): 75 lp general studies: 20 lp bachelor’s thesis: 10 lp sum: 105 lp
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    * Within a two-subject bachelor’s programme, a total of 20 credit points must be completed in General Studies.

    ** The module bachelor’s thesis is completed either in Slavic Studies or in the other studied subject.

    Idealtypischer Studienverlauf des Teilstudiengangs Slavistik

    The image shows a tabular overview of a course schedule for the 1st and 2nd semester. Structure of the table, The table has 7 columns: Sem. (semester) Module Course SWS (hours of instruction per week) Required coursework Degree-relevant examinations LP (credit points) Content The table is divided into two semesters: 1st semester (11 LP) Contains two modules: Module 2: Foundational Module Literature Studies (beige) with two introductory seminars (Theory & Methods), each with a written examination as the degree-relevant examination. Module 3: Foundational Module Linguistics (red) with one introductory seminar and one seminar on structural knowledge, also with a written examination. 2nd semester (14 LP) Contains two modules: Module 1: Foundational Module Language Practice Main Slavic (blue) with two language practice courses, completed by written examination or written examination + oral examination. Module 5: Intermediate Module Literature Studies (beige) with one seminar on literature history and one introductory seminar, both with term paper as the degree-relevant examination. Colour coding The modules are colour-coded by subject area: Beige = Literature Studies Red = Linguistics Blue = Language Practice The table thus provides a detailed overview of which courses must be attended in the first two semesters, how many hours per week they comprise, and which required coursework and degree-relevant examinations are necessary for the acquisition of the respective credit points.
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    The image shows a section of a course schedule for the 3rd semester. It is a continuation of the previously shown table. Structure of the table, which contains the following columns: Sem. (Semester) Module Course SWS (hours of instruction per week) Required coursework Degree-relevant examinations LP (credit points) Content: 3rd semester (12 LP) In the 3rd semester, three modules are taken: Module 6: Intermediate Module Linguistics (highlighted in red) Course: S Linguistics SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 2 part-SL | Degree-relevant examination: term paper | LP: 2 Course: PS Linguistics SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 1 SL | Degree-relevant examination: term paper | LP: 4 Module 4: Intermediate Module Language Practice Main Slavic (highlighted in blue) Course: Ü First Slavic Language 3 SWS: 4 | Required coursework: 4 part-SL | Degree-relevant examination: written examination + oral examination | LP: 3 Module 7: Foundational Module Language Practice Second Slavic (highlighted in light blue) Course: Ü Second Slavic Language 1 SWS: 4 | Required coursework: 3 part-SL | Degree-relevant examination: written examination | LP: 3 Colour coding Red = Linguistics Blue = Language Practice Main Slavic Light blue = Language Practice Second Slavic Summary The 3rd semester comprises a total of 12 LP, distributed across four courses from three different modules. The degree-relevant examinations consist of term papers and written examinations (partly with oral examination)
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    The image shows an excerpt from a course schedule for the 4th and 5th semester. It is a continuation of the previously shown table. Structure of the table, which contains the following columns: Sem. (Semester) Module Course SWS (hours of instruction per week) Required coursework Degree-relevant examinations LP (credit points) Content 4th semester (13 LP) In the 4th semester, three modules are taken: Module 4: Intermediate Module Language Practice Main Slavic (blue background) Course: Ü First Slavic Language 4 SWS: 4 | Required coursework: 4 part-SL | Degree-relevant examinations: written examination + module examination | LP: 4 Module 7: Foundational Module Language Practice Second Slavic (light blue background) Course: Ü Second Slavic Language 2 SWS: 4 | Required coursework: 3 part-SL | Degree-relevant examinations: written examination + module examination | LP: 3 Module 8: Advanced Module I – a) Literary Studies or b) Linguistics (beige background) Course: VL/HS Literary or Linguistic Studies SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 2 part-SL | Degree-relevant examinations: term paper | LP: 2 Course: HS Literary or Linguistic Studies SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 1 SL | Degree-relevant examinations: term paper | LP: 4 5th semester (12 LP) In the 5th semester, one module is taken: Module 9: Internationalisation Module Two options: a) Study: freely selectable subject-specific courses and language courses of the main Slavic language at a higher education institution in the target country or at the University of Münster (“Internationalisation@home”) b) Work placement: work placement abroad in the target country of the main Slavic language or work placement in the country with reference to the target country of the main Slavic language Details: SWS: variable Required coursework: variable Degree-relevant examinations: possibly PL from the university courses, dossier + oral presentation with reflection session in the main Slavic language LP: 12 Colour coding Blue = Language Practice Main Slavic Light blue = Language Practice Second Slavic Beige = Literary/Linguistic Studies (Advanced Module) Grey/White = Internationalisation Module Abbreviations VL = lecture HS = advanced seminar PS = introductory seminar S = seminar Ü = practical class SL = required coursework PL = degree-relevant examination Summary Semester: 13 LP (consolidation of language practice and choice between literary or linguistic studies) Semester: 12 LP (Internationalisation – study abroad, home internationalisation or work placement)
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    The image shows a section of a course schedule for the 6th semester as well as the bachelor’s thesis. It is the conclusion of the previously shown table. Structure of the table, which contains the following columns: Sem. (Semester) Module Course SWS (hours of instruction per week) Required coursework Degree-relevant examinations LP (credit points) Content 6th semester (13 LP) In the 6th semester, two modules are taken: Module 10: Advanced module II – b) linguistics or a) literary studies (highlighted in red) Course: Lecture/Advanced seminar linguistics or literary studies SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 2 part-SL | Degree-relevant examination: Oral examination | LP: 2 Course: Advanced seminar linguistics or literary studies SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 1 SL | Degree-relevant examination: Oral examination | LP: 4 Module 11: Competence module with specialisation a) literary studies or b) linguistics Course: Tutorial/Translation practice course Slavic SWS: 2 | Required coursework: 1 SL | Degree-relevant examination: Written examination | LP: 4 Course: Colloquium linguistics or literary studies SWS: 1 | Required coursework: 1 SL | Degree-relevant examination: Portfolio | LP: 3 Bachelor’s thesis Course: --- SWS: --- Required coursework: --- Degree-relevant examination: Bachelor’s thesis (elective) LP: 10 Colour coding Red = linguistics/literary studies (Advanced module II) White/Grey = Competence module and bachelor’s thesis Abbreviations VL = Lecture HS = Advanced seminar Ü = Tutorial SL = Required coursework LP = Credit points Summary Semester: 13 LP (specialisation in linguistics or literary studies as well as a competence module with translation practice course and colloquium) Bachelor’s thesis: 10 LP (as elective degree-relevant examination) This concludes the course schedule. The choice in module 10 and module 11 is complementary to the choice in module 8 (Advanced module I), so that both specialisations – linguistics and literary studies – are covered in the programme.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Enrollment for the program

    1. What high school grades are required for admission?

    • The program is open to all applicants.

    2. What high school subjects are required for admission?

    • The subject can be studied with any combination of subjects.

    3. When does the program start?

    • The program always starts in the winter semester.

    4. What is the deadline for applying for a  university place? When will I receive my admission notification? How do I apply for a  university place? What documents do I need to submit?

    Structure of the program

    5. Is Slavic Studies a double major bachelor's degree?

    • Yes, Slavic Studies can be studied as a major together with another subject.

    6. Where can I find a detailed description of the modules?

    7. Which languages can I learn during my studies? Which countries and their languages, literatures, and cultures are given the most emphasis during the program?

    • You can learn Polish, Czech, Ukrainian, and Russian. No prior knowledge of these languages is required. Polish, Czech, and Russian are available as major languages. In the bachelor's program, you will also learn the basics of a second Slavic language. The institute also offers an Ukrainian course. Your studies will focus on the countries where the selected languages are spoken, including their languages, literature, and cultures.

    8. Are language skills required before starting the program?

    • No prior knowledge is necessary. Each language can be learned from scratch.

    9. Does the program focus on literary studies or linguistics?

    • Both areas are studied to the same extent until the fifth semester. Only in the sixth and final semester of the bachelor's program do you choose a focus in the final module and can then write your bachelor's thesis in that area.

    10. What opportunities are there for a semester abroad or an internship abroad?

    • A stay abroad is an integral part of the program and is ideally completed in the fifth semester. You can either study at a university in Central Europe or do an internship. In justified exceptional cases, this part of the program can also be completed locally (so-called Internationalization@home with language and subject studies at the University of Münster or an internship at an institution in Central/Eastern Europe).

    11. In which building do the events take place?

    • Most events take place at Bispinghof.

    12. Who can I contact if I have further questions?

    • If you have questions specifically related to Slavic studies, please contact Ms. Focke (nele.focke@uni-muenster.de) or Mr. Peschanskyi (valentin.peschanskyi@uni-muenster.de). For general questions, please contact the Central Student Advisory Service.

    13. What does Münster have to offer as a city and place to study?

    • In less than ten minutes, two short videos will give you a first impression of city and campus life in Münster. If you would like more information, you can also visit the city and university websites. However, the best thing to do would be to spend a weekend in beautiful Münster to get a feel for your future place of study.
       

  • Course guidance and counselling service

    For all questions regarding the study of Slavic studies, please contact Ms. Focke (nele.focke@uni-muenster.de) or Mr. Peschanskyi (valentin.peschanskyi@uni-muenster.de). For general questions, please contact the Zentrale Studienberatung.