Slavic Languages and Cultures

Degree: Master of Arts in Slavic Languages and Cultures
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
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The MA in Slavic Languages and Culture is run by the Slavic Department at Leiden in co-operation with the University of Amsterdam. Each university offers differing specialisations, with Leiden concentrating on Slavic linguistics and offering optional courses in Russian Studies and Armenian, Albanian and Baltic languages. As well as a diverse array of courses, you will have access to Leiden’s world-renowned library collection of East-European Law.
The study of Slavic languages and cultures in Leiden date back to 1913. The academic staff has a very strong international reputation in teaching and research.

The information about this programme is available in the following languages:

Career

Following the liberalisation of the region’s economy in recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the demand for graduates with expertise in Russia and a solid command of the Russian language. As a Slavist you will discover that you are very employable within companies that maintain business contacts with Russia. Alumni currently work as:

  • Marketing directors
  • Project officers
  • Communication officers
  • Journalists/ editors
  • Policy advisors in Eastern European ministries
  • Interpreters and translators
  • Traders (import and export officers)
  • Teachers of Russian in schools and universities
  • Teachers at commercial training institutes
  • Librarians
  • Graduate staff members

Some figures about graduates of European language and culture studies

How succesfull are they in finding a job?

  • 94 % found a job within six months.
  • 72 % found their first job at academic or HBO (higher professional) level.
  • 91 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.

In which sector do they find jobs?

  • Teaching: 221
  • Business services: 201
  • Publishing / book sector: 105
  • Communication and journalism: 89
  • Research; 89
  • Government / semi-government: 79
  • Other: 216

What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)

  • Teaching / Counselling / coaching: 27
  • Writing / Editing / Translating: 26
  • Co-ordination of work: 21
  • Providing advice: 17
  • Research: 15

Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of European language and culture studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )