Humanities and Arts
Master

Conservation and restoration of works of art master study programme is designed to produce professionals capable of independent handling and managing of demanding conservation/restoration tasks.

When enrolling in this programme students can choose between two orientations: Conservation/restoration of paintings and polychrome sculpture and Conservation/restoration of wall paintings and stone sculpture. These allow students to deepen their basic skills and upgrade the knowledge acquired during the first-cycle study necessary for research and development tasks of restoring art materials, where each area requires specific solutions. In addition to acquiring a more in-depth theoretical knowledge, the emphasis at this study level will be placed on the selected artistic and research conservation/restoration area.

Practical work is organised in the studios of ALUO UL, in museums, galleries and at the Restoration Centre of the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia.

The Industrial design and applied arts master study programme is organised as a highly multidisciplinary study aiming at in-depth project work addressing pressing social and user-related problems.

Students acquire capacities to understand and practically deal with the issues of industrial design and applied arts through theoretical, developmental and design projects, using structured and complex methodologies and developing individual design skills. To a large extent, these tasks are based on real projects carried out in association with numerous partners from the private and public sectors. Through this work, students will learn to manage all the stages of design methodology and find solutions for the identified problems as well as independently managing complex projects.

The programme is also suitable for students with previous knowledge and qualifications in social sciences, natural sciences, technical studies or economics. Programme includes two orientations: Industrial design and Applied arts.

The master study programme Painting  represents an in-depth basis for professional artistic activity and further education of students. In three fields of study – Graphics, Painting and Video, Animation and New Media – it provides acquisition of abilities for the students for independent and active artistic activity in contemporary art and related areas of social life and work where aesthetic skills and an innovative approach are required. By encouraging students to develop analytical and methodical skills as well as thoughtful and critical thinking, the Painting master's programme provides them with valuable competencies that can be transferred and used in various areas of professional and social life. The programme is based on the students’ own artistic production and the master's project connected with it, consisting of the artwork and its theoretical explanation. The entirety of study at the Department of Painting is organised in the form of a development spiral, which in different phases and at different levels includes professional and general knowledge, studio experience and technological development. These encourage students to solve problems, experiment, and develop a capacity for innovative thinking and opens for them pathways to the possibilities of individual practice.

The master study programme includes three courses: Painting, Printmaking, Video, Animation and New Media.

The master study programme Scupture aims to help students in developing as independent artists having, or mastering, not only the basic knowledge and experiences that allow the creation of independent works of art, but also the knowledge and experiences covering the areas that might be associated with their skills: gallery systems, presenting and exhibiting, the social and critical functions of art and the importance of art in the integration processes of society.

The programme leads to more in-depth knowledge and practices, encouraging creativity and artistic expression as well as artistic research that, under the conditions of a continual development of art, expansion of styles, tools, media and different approaches, is that element of an artistic activity that allows a creative complexity, a vision and an open attitude towards art today.

The programme is a project study combining all the processes of artistic and theoretical work from an idea, theme or reflection to the production and presentation in a gallery. In the master thesis, students present the independence and individuality of their creative work and the capacity to articulate and realise their ideas and concepts.

The Visual communications design master study programme guides students towards deepening their knowledge and developing personal creative abilities, technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for independent creative work in different areas of visual communications: photography, graphic design, illustration and interactive design.

Through research and experimentation this study encourages innovation and talent, a search for new approaches to the conception and visual expression of communication topics.

The master study programme Musical arts is an artistic programme. The graduates are qualified for work in artistic professions in the fields of musical performance and musical composition. By acquiring pedagogical and andragogical education, they can teach in music and general schools.

The Master's Degree in Archaeology provides students with in-depth, internationally comparable knowledge in various archaeological sub-disciplines, methods and theories. Through critical analysis of published data and interpretations, as well as through practical work in field and laboratory data collection, processing of results, and examination of artefacts, students are enabled to conduct independent research and perform higher-level professional tasks.
Practical training and project assignments integrated into various courses prepare students for independent research and fieldwork. The aim of the master's degree is to prepare students for higher-level professional employment in museums, heritage protection institutions, and other public and private companies that provide archaeological services in the areas of culture, heritage protection, education, tourism, and spatial planning.
Upon completion of the degree, students are qualified to discover, record, protect, evaluate, present and promote (archaeological) cultural heritage, conduct independent archaeological research, collaborate across disciplines and work in the field of spatial planning.
The master's degree provides a foundation for further study and research at the doctoral level.

 

Courses:

- Japanese Studies - Single Course
- Japanese Studies - Combined Course
- Sinology - Single Course

The Master's programme is designed to provide students with an advanced level of linguistic proficiency and a comprehensive understanding of their chosen Asian language. Through language training, students develop oral and written communication skills that enable them to cope in a variety of contexts and express themselves confidently. Through research in the humanities and social sciences, students gain a sophisticated understanding of the broader dynamics of a particular cultural region. This knowledge enables graduates to critically analyse and interpret cultural nuances and social phenomena and to actively respond to complex issues. Through their linguistic and social science knowledge, graduates have direct access to relevant information and evaluate it in a broader context. This comprehensive understanding equips them to deal with and respond effectively to phenomena and processes, and enables them to make informed and critical contributions. Graduates find career opportunities in tourism, translation, business, language education, diplomacy and international organisations, as their knowledge and deep cultural understanding enable them to excel in intercultural environments.



 

Courses:

- Classical and Humanistic Studies – Greek Philology
- Classical and Humanistic Studies – Latin Philology
- Classical Cultures – Greek Philology
- Classical Cultures – Latin Philology

By completing the Classical and Humanistic Studies master degree programme, the graduate acquires in-depth knowledge of the Greco-Roman ancient culture, the Latin Middle Ages and Byzantium, as well as the humanistic tradition, which transmitted the language, ideas and images of classical antiquity to modernity. By choosing one of the courses, the student focuses on a thorough study of one of the two classical languages, which offers a broad overview of ancient material culture and history of ideas. The study is interdisciplinary in structure, thus offering the student to study, and later work professionally, in many related fields. The Classical Cultures courses are implemented in cooperation with a consortium of several foreign universities and enable students to solve complex scientific challenges in an international environment and to transfer new study and research methods from abroad to the domestic environment.
The graduate thus acquires a thorough classical-humanistic education, extensive knowledge of ancient history, literature and culture, as well as specific philological skills; he is also acquainted with the most important modern linguistic and literary theories, and has a wide knowledge of theoretical discourses of related humanistic disciplines.
The in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge he develops enables him to do research independently, translate literary texts, and work in areas where highly developed textual skills are required. He is also able to work in related research fields where knowledge of classical languages is indispensable: archeology and museology, history, art history, linguistics and literary studies.

 

Courses:

- Comparative Literature and Literary Theory - Single Course
- Comparative Literature and Literary Theory - Combined Course
- Comparative Literature and Literary Theory – Combined Teacher Education Course

The second-cycle Master's programme Comparative Literature and Literary Theory expands the students' knowledge of literary science obtained at the first cycle of study. It familiarises students with the problematics of comparative literature, literary history, and literary theory, and introduces them to the methods of literary science used to address the said problems.

Special emphasis is placed on the relationships between literature and philosophy, religion and other art and culture in general, and on the issue of Slovenian literature in the framework of European and world literature, since one of the main focal points is the study of Slovenian literature in the international context. The students also gain knowledge in literary translation and fiction writing.

Along with the general competencies from the field of humanities, students also gain subject-specific competencies in the comprehension of literature and its connections with other philosophical activities, and the role of literature in the Slovenian as well as in European and world cultures. Students become qualified to excel at demanding forms of literary or cultural journalism, editorial work (publishing houses, newspapers, radio, TV), dramaturgical work (theatre, radio), literary criticism, and organizing creative writing workshops. They are also qualified to do research in the context of literary science.

The fundamental goal of the combined second-level master's study program Comparative Slavic Linguistics is to offer a broad and diverse study program that will enable students to understand the Slavic world and the Slavs within it as an important part of the European cultural space and be able to place it in the European cultural reality both from a historical as well as from a modern perspective.

At the theoretical level, graduates acquire specific competences in historical and typological comparative linguistics of Slavic languages and Slavic philology and cultural studies in general. At the applied level, students are capable of scientific linguistics, philological engagement with several Slavic languages in different periods of time, and practical use and active communication in three modern Slavic languages.

 

Courses:

- French and Romance Studies - Single Course
- French - Combined Course
- French - Combined Teacher Education Course

The fundamental goal of the French second-cycle master's study program is to deepen professional, theoretical and practical knowledge of French language and literature, while at the same time encouraging intellectual growth and self-education.
Graduates of both non-pedagogical majors deepen their knowledge of French language. They also acquire in-depth linguistic, literary-theoretical and literary-historical knowledge.
Graduates of the single-subject course French and Romance studies also improve the acquired knowledge and competences in Romance languages.
Graduates of the double-subject pedagogical course deepen their knowledge of the French language, acquire linguistic, literary-theoretical and literary-historical knowledge and, within the framework of the general subjects of the pedagogical module and didactics of French, acquire knowledge and skills in the field of teaching French as a foreign language.
The acquired knowledge and skills enable the graduate of the French study programs to both successfully integrate into professional life and continue their studies at the PhD level.

Courses:

- General Linguistics - Single Course
- General Linguistics - Combined Course

The students acquire the competences of an intelectual educated in humanities, and specific competences which open their path towards understanding of both general and specific questions in theoretical and applied linguistics.

On the theoretical side, they are acquainted with the history of linguistics, main linguistic schools of thought, and with Slovene contributions to the linguistic theory. On the applied side, they can form opinions regarding the language policy on the majority and minority language communities, and regarding the issues of Slovene minorities abroad; they understand the relations and issues which appear in the relation human–language, and remove or smoothen out any potential conflicts.

Courses:

- General Linguistics - Single Course
- General Linguistics - Combined Course

The students acquire the competences of an intelectual educated in humanities, and specific competences which open their path towards understanding of both general and specific questions in theoretical and applied linguistics. On the theoretical side, they are acquainted with the history of linguistics, main linguistic schools of thought, and with Slovene contributions to the linguistic theory. On the applied side, they can form opinions regarding the language policy on the majority and minority language communities, and regarding the issues of Slovene minorities abroad; they understand the relations and issues which appear in the relation human–language, and remove or smoothen out any potential conflicts.

 

Courses:

- German Studies - Single Course
- German Studies - Combined Course
- German - Single Teacher Education Course
- German - Combined Teacher Education Course

Graduates of the second-cycle Master's degree programme in German Studies acquire all the linguistic, literary and intercultural skills and competences that, according to international standards, correspond to the profile of highly qualified professionals in the field.
The study programme prepares students for complex, demanding, managerial and creative tasks and requirements in the linguistic, textual, cultural and intercultural fields.

Graduates understand, speak, and write standard German at the C2 level. They understand language as a medium and result of symbolic interaction, recognise its cognitive, emotional, creative, social, referential, and metalinguistic functions, and use it accordingly. They master contemporary theories and theoretical models, critically evaluate them, and apply them effectively using appropriate scientific tools. They respond critically and competently to professional, scientific and literary texts.

They mediate between cultures and develop communication between them. They know the linguistic, literary, cultural and social differences and similarities between the Slovenian area and the German-speaking area, which includes several centres. They show a high level of social-ethical reflection, commitment to professional ethics, professional criticism and responsibility in working with people and in community participation.

Courses:

- Modern Greek Language, Literature and Culture - Combined Course
- Ancient Greek Language, Literature and Culture - Combined Course
- Ancient Greek Language, Literature and Culture - Combined Teacher Education Course

By completing the combined Master's degree programme Greek Language, Literature and Culture, the graduate acquires in-depth knowledge of the Greek language, culture and literature. He acquires general competences of a humanistic intellectual as well as specific technical skills:  he has a thorough command of Greek language and is able to read  the most challenging texts in the original; he comprehends the history of Greek and its influence on modern languages; he has a thorough knowledge s Greek literature and culture from antiquity to modern era; he is acquainted with the role that ancient and later Greek literature and philosophy played in European literature and culture.
By choosing one of the courses, the student can focus either on the study of Classical or modern Greek, which are primarily research courses. Alternatively, he can choose Teacher Education course, which offers a thorough knowledge of ancient Greek language and culture for teaching profession.

The graduate is acquainted with the methods of philological textual analysis and is able to understand and interpret literary and technical works in a historical context, being familiar with modern theoretical ideas and methodological approaches. He develops abilities and expertise to do research independently, to translate literary texts, to work in other areas where highly developed textual skills  and knowledge of classical languages are required.

The Teacher Education Course graduate is qualified to impart the knowledge of Greek language, ancientliterary and cultural history of Greek antiquity, as well as its heritage in later periods.

Courses:

- Hispanic Studies - Single Course
- Hispanic Studies - Combined Course
- Hispanic Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

Students of the second-level Master's degree programme in Hispanic Studies acquire all the knowledge of Spanish language and literature that, according to international standards, are considered to be the skills and competences required of highly qualified professionals in the field. They are able to apply these skills flexibly and critically in different contexts of intercultural mediation related to their field of study.

Graduates acquire the following knowledge and competences: an in-depth knowledge of Spanish linguistic system, with the possibility of specialised knowledge of the different levels and linguistic bases of these skills; knowledge of the basic literary-critical bases as required for the independent study of literary texts; knowledge of the different approaches and methods of linguistic and literary study of various texts; the ability to critically evaluate and apply the acquired knowledge and skills; the ability to selectively choose and apply methods of studying texts in Spanish language; the ability to interdisciplinarily integrate chosen study and research topics, the ability to meaningfully synthesise the collected data and findings, the ability to present the achieved results in terms of their social relevance.

Students apply their knowledge and skills critically and in relation to other areas of study. They accept ethical responsibility for their intercultural interventions and other activities. They strive to contribute to the highest possible level of quality intercultural cooperation and understanding through their work. Their research work enriches knowledge in all areas of their work.

Courses:

- History - Single Course (Study Tracks: Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern History; Late Modern and Contemporary History; Social and Cultural History; Research and Archival Course)
- History - Combined Course

The master degree programme is subdivided into a single course and a combined course. The single course allows for an in-depth acquisition of knowledge about the Slovene history, the history of South-Eastern Europe, and general history. The combined course encourages an interdisciplinary integration of the study programme with other disciplines, an in-depth examination of individual thematic sets. First and foremost, it offers the opportunity for a theoretical and methodological upgrading of topics, approaches, and methods that students acquired at the first (bachelor degree) cycle. Students can choose from a number of elective subjects, which enables them to tailor the study to their specific interests and link or adapt them to the other combined course.

The study programme aims to train the student for independent research of historical topics, independent work in archives, museums, research and other cultural institutions that research the past or protect historical heritage, as well as for work in different milieus where a trained humanist and a social scientist is needed.

Courses:

- History of Art - Single Course
- History of Art - Combined Course
- History of Art - Combined Teacher Education Course

The single and combined courses of the Master's degree programme in History of Art prepare students for research work, employment in museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions, as well as for work in institutions dedicated to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage and similar organizations engaged in monitoring, development, promotion, research, and protection of artworks and cultural monuments. Within the study programme, students deepen their knowledge of art historical methods and theories.

The Combined Teacher Education Course provides training for independent work in the educational process at the secondary and elementary school levels, as well as for conducting preparatory courses for high school graduation exam in art history. In addition to an in-depth understanding of art history, students also acquire the necessary teaching competencies as part of their studies.

With their scientific, professional, or pedagogical work, the graduates will contribute constructively to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge about artistic achievements from the Slovenian environment. They will contribute to the shaping and preservation of Slovenian cultural identity and thus significantly influence the formation of the broad humanistic foundations necessary for a comprehensive and versatile economic, social, and cultural development.

Graduates of the Master's programme in Comparative Linguistics acquire the general competences of a humanistically educated intellectual and all the specific competences such as are considered to be fundamental in (historical) comparative linguistics, to an extent comparable to MA programmes in (Indo-European) comparative linguistics at other European universities.

They are capable of rigorous and in-depth scholarly engagement with linguistic material through a methodological approach that enables them to describe linguistic phenomena at the synchronic and typological levels and to understand the principles and dynamics of their development in a given linguistic system over time. They acquire in-depth philological knowledge of several languages of the Indo-European language family from different time periods, combining it with the understanding of the historical grammar of these languages as well as the structural features and developmental tendencies of the Indo-European proto-language itself. This in turn enables them to understand the principles that lead to the diversity of the individual synchronic linguistic peculiarities.

They are qualified for further, scientifically oriented studies in comparative linguistics and for specific tasks in all fields that require theoretical linguistic knowledge and/or specific linguistic competences and a general aptitude for all kinds of work in linguistics, especially for philological work with texts.

 

Courses:

- Language A–B–C
- Language A–C1–C2
- Slovenian Sign Language Interpreting

The master’s programme in interpreting trains highly qualified interpreters that are experts in establishing communication, mostly between members of different cultures and languages.

Graduating from the programme enables interpreters to professionally face current market demands and adapt to future needs. Interpreters can create a spoken or multimedia text from a written, spoken, or multimedia original, which fulfils a particular goal in the target language (Slovenian or two other languages) or culture. By using appropriate techniques, they are able to interpret business, professional, and political texts consecutively, in whispering interpretation (chuchotage), and simultaneously. They are trained to work independently and in a group, which they perform based on professional principles and in line with professional ethics at the national and international level. The languages offered are Slovenian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Croatian, as well as Slovenian Sign Language.

The programme also provides advanced skills in translation and interpreting theory, providing graduates with their own understanding of theoretical principles and evaluation of them, as well as the ability to apply them in their work and to identify and solve problems that they will face as trained interpreters. The programme produces graduates highly qualified in interpreting theory, thus enabling them to continue their education at the doctoral level.









 

Courses:

- Italian Language and Literature - Combined Course
- Italian - Combined Teacher Education Course

Graduates of the second-level master's study programme in Italian studies acquire all the core knowledge expected of a graduate in Italian according to international standards.  They are also able to apply the knowledge and competences they acquire in a critical and flexible manner in a variety of contexts. Graduates of the double-subject degree programme are equally able to apply such knowledge and competences in relation to the other subject or area of their study.

Graduates acquire the following skills and competences: in-depth knowledge of the Italian language system, including some familiarity with the discipline of linguistics in order to be equipped to carry out independent research on modern Italian language; knowledge of literary history and literary criticism that will enable them to independently study literary texts; knowledge of fundamental  research approaches and methods in the area of Italian language and literature; knowledge of selected aspects of language contact between Italian and Slovene on the western border and knowledge of the sociolinguistic situation of the Slovene ethnic community in Italy and of the Italian ethnic community in Slovenia; ability to cooperate linguistically and overcome communication barriers at a high level.











 

Courses:

- Latin Language, Literature and Culture - Combined Course
- Latin Language, Literature and Culture - Combined Teacher Education Course

By completing the combined Master's degree programme Latin Language, Literature and Culture, the graduate acquires in-depth knowledge of the Latin language, culture and literature. He acquires general competences of a humanistic intellectual as well as specific technical skills:  he has a thorough command of Latinlanguage and is able to read the most challenging texts in the original; he comprehends the history of Latin and its influence on modern languages; he has a thorough knowledge of Latin literature and culture from antiquity to modern era; he is acquainted with the role that ancient and later Latin literature played in European literature and culture.
The student can choose either a research course or a Teacher Education course, which offers a thorough knowledge of ancient Latin language and culture for teaching profession.

The graduate is acquainted with the methods of philological textual analysis and is able to understand and interpret literary and technical works in a historical context, being familiar with modern theoretical ideas and methodological approaches. He develops abilities and expertise to do research independently, to translate literary texts, to work in other areas where highly developed textual skills  and knowledge of Latin are required: archeology and museology, history, art history, linguistics and literary studies. The Teacher Education Course graduate is qualified to impart the knowledge of Latin language, ancient literary and cultural history of Roman antiquity, as well as its heritage in later periods.












 

Courses:

- Musicology - Single Course
- Musicology - Combined Course
- Musicology – Combined Teacher Education Course

The Master's programme in Musicology is an extension of the graduate programme and trains graduates for the most demanding professional roles in the wider field of musicology. It offers a deepening of basic knowledge in musicology and ethnomusicology, a thorough familiarisation with some musicological special fields and skills, and students are also introduced to independent professional and scientific research work through seminars and internships. Students in the combined course acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a second professional field, which also expands their employment opportunities.

Due to the wide presence and accessibility of music, employment opportunities for graduates are also very broad: Musicology skills are needed in any institution that deals with music in some way. Musicologists are often employed in the media, both public and private, as that is where music is most present. They also look after the diverse musical heritage held in many libraries, archives and museums. As advisors and organisers in the public and private sectors, they help to shape musical life at local and national levels (e.g. as head of a concert agency, music manager, artistic director of a music ensemble, director of cultural institutions and in the wider field of heritage and tourism management). Graduates of the combined course in education usually work in the teaching profession, while graduates who show interest and skills in scientific research during their studies can focus on research in one of the many musicological fields.













 

Courses:

- Philosophy - Single Course
- Philosophy - Combined Course
- Philosophy - Combined Teacher Education Course

Master’s degree in philosophy helps students broaden and advance their knowledge of philosophical problems arising from various theoretical and methodological approaches.
Through detailed analysis of selected philosophical problems and careful formulation of solutions to these problems, through reflection on demanding philosophemes, through reading, analysis and interpretation of basic philosophical texts and through careful assessment of complex lines of argumentation and critical use of professional literature, students successfully acquire skills needed for independent scientific and investigative work in the field of philosophy and other scientific fields, as well as the ability to formulate answers to basic philosophical questions and problems.

The main objective of the study program is to qualify graduates for productive work in research and educational institutions, or for independent and creative work in libraries, editorial boards in publishing houses, media companies and other institutions safeguarding, analysing and nourishing both global and local philosophical, as well as more general humanistic heritage.

Courses:

- Polish Studies - Combined Course
- Polish Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

The double-subject Master's degree programme in Polish Studies is designed to build on the first-level programme and enables the acquisition of in-depth knowledge, skills or competences corresponding to the general or subject-specific competences of a graduate in Polish Studies.
The Master's degree programme provides graduates with a broad and fundamental humanistic education at both the theoretical and applied levels, as well as in-depth knowledge of Polish history, literature and culture and specific philological knowledge in the field of language. The study programme prepares students for demanding creative tasks and needs, and above all for independent research, translation, literary and scientific criticism, and interdisciplinary connections in the wider intercultural field.

Courses:

- Russian Studies – Combined Translation Course
- Russian Studies – Combined Culture Studies Course
- Russian Studies – Combined Teacher Education Course

The double-track second-cycle program in Russian Studies trains highly qualified graduates with a wide range of competencies and an in-depth knowledge of Russian culture, who can communicate competently in Russian in written and oral form and are able to establish communication between people of different cultures and languages. The program builds on the first cycle of the Russian Studies program and prepares students for complex, demanding, and creative challenges in the areas of linguistics and text analysis, as well as in cultural and intercultural areas.
Graduates of the Teaching program are qualified to teach, plan, and implement the most demanding activities in a wide range of school and extracurricular activities. They are also employable as Russian instructors at language education institutions.
Graduates of the Translation and Cultural Studies programs are qualified to carry out research and professional work in the fields of public administration, business, culture, and diplomacy, and perform other jobs requiring in-depth knowledge of the Russian language and culture.

















 

Courses:

- Slovak Studies - Combined Course
- Slovak Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

Graduates of the second level master’s degree programme in Slovak Studies acquire the knowledge and intercultural linguistic competences that, according to international standards, correspond to the profile of a Slovak Studies graduate.
The programme builds on the first level programme in Slovak Studies as a fundamental starting point for the acquired competences and prepares students for complex, demanding, managerial and creative tasks and needs in the linguistic, textual, cultural, and intercultural fields.

The study programme provides graduates with the theoretical and professional foundations for the effective and systematic solution of concrete professional issues and introduces graduates to independent research. Graduates understand, speak, and write standard Slovak at C2 level. They understand language as a medium and a result of symbolic interaction, recognise its cognitive, emotional, creative, social, referential, and metalinguistic roles and use it accordingly. They master contemporary theories and theoretical models, critically evaluate them, and use them effectively with appropriate scientific tools. Graduates respond critically and competently to professional, scientific, and literary texts. They articulate their professional and general knowledge in an appropriate linguistic form; they can differentiate linguistically in both oral and written communication, considering different social contexts. They identify the specific features of the Slovak language, literature, culture, and history and compare them with the specific features of the Slovene language, literature, culture, and history. They can differentiate and communicate linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical phenomena, processes and (dis)continuities in a diachronic and synchronic perspective. They mediate between cultures and develop communication between them, knowing the linguistic, literary, cultural, and social differences and similarities between Slovene and Slovak and the Central European area.


















 

Courses:

- Sociology of Culture - Single Course
- Sociology of Culture - Combined Course

The second cycle Master's degree programme in Sociology of Culture is designed to provide a broad social-humanistic and theoretically-focused study of culture, based on a deepening of a chosen area of gender studies, media and cultural studies, religious studies or globalisation studies.

In both cases, students graduate with skills that equip them to independently lead, organise, analyse and research contemporary cultural and social phenomena. The employment opportunities, which involve either leaving the programme or continuing on to a third level, are linked in the programme to the acquisition of further theoretical, methodological and epistemological foundations or concrete skills in the practical application of knowledge and analytical approaches.

The programme places particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity in research and on developing practical applications of cultural analysis for the needs of a wide range of cultural organisations, institutions, media and publishing houses, consultancies and agencies, public institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Upon completion of their studies, students can work independently as publicists, cultural animators, festival and other cultural event organisers; to join national, European and wider international institutions, advisory bodies and services that require independence and sovereignty in the management and organisation of their work.




















 

Courses:

- Slovak Studies - Combined Course
- Slovak Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

The double-subject master's degree programme trains highly qualified experts in the field of South Slavic studies with specialised knowledge in translation or cultural studies or teaching of South Slavic languages as foreign languages. Master's students can communicate competently in South Slavic languages. They can also communicate between members of different cultures and languages, either from a culturological or a translational perspective, or to function successfully in different educational contexts and at different school levels.

Successful completion of the programme enables students to understand theoretical principles, to evaluate and translate them into practical work, and to identify and solve the problems they face in their work as professionals. The programme provides both the theoretical and professional foundations for the effective and systematic solution of concrete professional problems, while also introducing students to the research work.



















 

Participating institutions:
– University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
– University of Graz, Department of Translation Studies, Graz, Austria

Academic title awarded: master’s in translation.

Basic programme goals:
Students’ basic linguistic and cultural skills are complemented with theoretical and applied translation skills. Translators are thus able to produce a written, spoken, or multimedia text from a written, spoken, or multimedia original that fulfils a particular goal in the target language (Slovenian, English, or German) or culture. Graduates have advanced skills in translating texts of various text types from a range of fields, such as economics, law, natural sciences, social sciences, electronic media, computer science, humanities, and literature, from two foreign languages. They learn how to copyedit and transform texts for the needs of domestic and international public and private institutions. They are trained in terminological work and in computer-aided translation, and they also learn how to edit professional texts of various types in line with the specific conventions of the target language. The joint programme thus trains translators for professional and literary translation, subtitling, localization, and computer-assisted translation, as well as for lexicographic and terminological work. At the same time, the programme provides advanced skills in translation theory, enabling graduates to understand theoretical principles and their value and to apply them, as well as to identify and solve problems that professional translators encounter in their work.

Programme structure:
An essential element of the joint programme is that students must study abroad at a partner institution for at least one semester and earn at least 30 ECTS. At the University of Graz, students have direct contact with Austrian culture and German, and they acquire additional translation skills.

 

The basic goals of the master study programme Graphic and interactive communications are: to expand the knowledge of graduates of the university programme in the area of graphic and interactive communication; to gain theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competences in the field of media, graphic and interactive communications.

The engineering, supported by basic natural science knowledge, enables the development of creative and research work in the design of printed products, packaging and interactive media and the development of applications in computer graphics. Advanced conceptual thinking in design and basic art skills are integrated with technological knowledge in projectoriented work.

The textile and clothing industry arises from traditional handicraft skills, but in the last century it has developed a completely self-expressive system that is connected with art and other design practice and theory.

A textile designer’s creative process typically starts with an idea; it is necessary first of all to visualise it and later or parallel to that to find appropriate technical procedures. The process of conceptualising and materialisation of ideas requires a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of artistic disciplines, sciences and knowledge of implementing technologies.

Based on experience with current undergraduate and graduate education in the field of textile and fashion design over the last 35 years of cooperation with foreign higher education institutions, particularly those involved in CUMULUS network, a new study concept was developed based on four parallel verticals: basic, which includes parallel studies in textile and fashion design, art expressive verticals, technology, which means supporting the implementation of design ideas, and support, which includes the necessary knowledge and skills development in the field of computer design and knowledge of the history of textile and apparel marketing and management.

The master study programme Textile and fashion design deepens and builds on all four verticals, with foundations built at the academic bachelor level. Stronger international cooperation, intensity of study, professional liability and artistic creativity is intended at the master level study.

The fundamental objective of the master study programme Marital and family studies is to provide the relevant professional qualification through theoretical and methodological knowledge in all interdisciplinary dimensions (integration, upgrading of acquired knowledge) as well as practical application. The programme's objectives are to:

• train for planning, carrying out, monitoring and evaluation of consulting, educative, and prevention work with families, spouses/partners and individuals;
• develop the competence of understanding and critical evaluation of partnership, marital and family dynamics, factors of growth and development, risk factors for development of problematic issues and pathology;
• ensure acquisition of articulate knowledge of the findings of scientific research, oservations and studies in marital and family issues;
• ensure appropriate and necessary theoretical and practical basis for advanced study of family and marital therapy;
• enable the development of professional identity, ethical attitude based on pro-social values, capability to create professional relations with clients.

The basic goal of the masters study programme Religious studies and ethics is to form the profile of a theologist - religious studies scholar, distinguished by knowledge and competences in the field of religious studies, interreligious dialogue and ethical questions.

The programme enhances and upgrades the knowledge and competences, gained during the first level study programme of Theological and religious studies or any other comparable achelor study programmes. The emphasis is on the interdisciplinary studies of religious traditions in the context of a multicultural and multireligious society.

The student is educated and trained for independent research, trained to obtain new knowledge in the field of religious studies and ethics and its application. The fundamental profile characteristics of a theologist - religious studies scholar are scientism, the ability to use knowledge, interdisciplinarity and a dialogic stance. The graduate of this programme is expected to gain and know how to apply the in-depth knowledge of the religious phenomenon that is a defining structural constant both in the historical socio-cultural life as well as personal life.