University of Ljubljana Faculty of Arts

Courses:

- Andragogy – Teacher Education Course
- Andragogy – Combined Teacher Education Course

The fundamental objectives of the master's study programme of the second level of Andragogy relate to several levels of competence and to several profiles of the work performed by an andragogue as an expert in the education and training of adults. In addition to these, they develop specific competencies that enable them to understand the relationships between andragogical phenomena and processes, the social and cultural environment, and the characteristics and expectations of individuals. Professional competences enable them to understand and solve problem situations that arise in these relationships, to understand and organize adult education as a social and individual process.
The study programme trains for responsible action in the education of adults in various organizations and environments. Graduates are qualified to research and develop andragogical theory and practice. They cultivate an active attitude towards the profession, take care of their professional development, take into account multiculturalism, synergism, globalism, complexity of theoretical concepts, and are able to establish a reflexive and plural attitude towards truths. The programme develops skills to maintain and expand knowledge and the ability to transition into the field of innovation.
It prepares students for solving andragogical issues related to the organization and management of educational projects and institutions, developing educational programmes, and for independent work in andragogical counselling and the use of various andragogical methods.
 

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.



 

Partners:
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
- Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic;
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland;
- Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.

The Central European Studies is a master's programme, the study programme offers a synthesis of the study of West Slavic languages. Students opt for a basic combination of two languages A and B (Polish, Czech, Slovak) upon enrolment, which builds on undergraduate programmes and prepares them for more complex and demanding tasks and needs in the general humanities and social sciences. A selection of courses in linguistics and literature is also linked to the chosen language A.

The linguistic part of the programme provides students with a thorough knowledge and mastery of the two languages, while preparing them for various types of translation by taking into account the principles of applied linguistics and, with the theoretical foundations acquired, for further study at third level. Students learn about literary and broader cultural traditions and social realities in a developmental process that is placed in a broader European context, while also highlighting the links with Central European region and the historical consciousness of individual national languages.

All four partners in the joint programme run all four semesters, with a parallel curriculum that allows students to complete part of their studies at the partner institutions. Mobility is compulsory in the 3rd semester, which is spent at the institutions of the chosen language A, but students also have the option of studying at the partner institutions of the chosen language B in any of the remaining semesters.

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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.

 

The Master’s degree programme in Czech Language and Literature provides the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge, skills or competences corresponding to the general or subject-specific competences of Master’s graduates in Czech Language and Literature.

Master students acquire a broad and fundamental humanistic education at both the theoretical and applied levels, in-depth knowledge of Czech history, literature and culture, and specific philological knowledge in the field of language. The programme prepares students for demanding creative tasks and needs, and above all for independent work in the fields of research, translation, literary and scientific criticism, and interdisciplinary connections in the broader intercultural field. The programme successfully integrates with other fields of study both within the Department of Slavonic Studies and more broadly.

 

The Joint Master in Digital Linguistics trains for a new interdisciplinary graduate profile which combines knowledge and skills from linguistics, digital communication, computer science, informatics, and social sciences. The programme is delivered by an international consortium consisting of the University of Ljubljana, Masaryk University in Brno (Czech Republic) and the University of Zagreb (Croatia).  Within the University of Ljubljana, the curriculum is the result of collaboration between the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Computer and Information Science. The program lasts 2 years and comprises 120 ECTS credit points. Upon completion of their studies, graduates receive a joint degree from all three universities.

Digital linguistics concerns itself with digital communication from the perspective of linguistics, computer science and social science. It studies the dynamic evolution of language in digital and post-digital environments; creates language resources; develops and evaluates language technologies, including artificial intelligence and large language models; and critically reflects on the societal impacts of technology. The program is open for graduates of various first-cycle study programs, especially those in linguistics, computer science and informatics, but also others provided they meet the enrolment requirements. Graduates in Digital Linguistics can find employment in various professional environments where technologically-supported language solutions are developed and deployed, as well as in language analytics, digital marketing and research.

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Courses:

- English Studies – Single Course
- English Studies – Combined Course
- English Studies – Single Teacher Education Course
- English Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

The English Studies Master’s degree equips students to work independently at an advanced level in fields directly connected to English and American studies as well as in the cultural professions, in the humanities and in research more generally. The double-subject English studies master’s degree equally equips students to work in fields and professions connected to the second subject of study. Graduates of the English Studies master’s programme are well-rounded professionals with in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the English language and English literature as well as of the cultures of different English-speaking communities. Students acquire all the core knowledge and intercultural linguistic competences expected of a highly qualified specialist in the field according to international standards.
The programme also offers a pedagogical or teacher training track aimed at providing high-quality education in the social sciences and humanities, focusing on educational theory and practice and with a specialisation in a subject area, in this case English. It prepares students for creative and demanding teaching work at all levels of English language teaching. It provides them with the highest level of linguistic knowledge for teaching and the ability to adapt proactively and critically to the latest developments in teaching practice, as well as to work in teams and across the curriculum. It also equips them to carry out independent research, especially practical research in teaching, and to build on the knowledge they have acquired in any direction they wish to pursue. Graduates of the English Master’s pedagogical track are qualified to teach English at all levels and in all formats, both in Slovenia and abroad.

Courses:

- Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology – single course
- Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology – combined course

In addition to general humanistic and social science competences, students of the Master's degree in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology programme acquire and consolidate specific competences that stem from knowledge of ways of life and cultural diversity. These competences enable graduate students to find employment in cultural, administrative, governmental and non-governmental, economic and educational institutions, mainly in the fields that are connected to the processes and elements of everyday life, such as issues of rural and urban life, communication, media and language, gender, migration, minorities, human rights, health culture, religion, popular culture, publishing, cultural marketing, the protection of and engagement with cultural heritage and folk culture in heritage conservation and museums, documentation centres, libraries and on international research and applied projects.

Graduates are qualified to carry out professional tasks independently in the above-mentioned fields. They are qualified to perform cultural mediation and coordination, managerial and complex professional tasks in cultural institutions and non-governmental organisations related to administrative and professional activities, collection, recording and documentation of data and information, transfer of knowledge and information and its application in practice. A distinctive feature of the study of ethnology and cultural anthropology is the acquisition of competence in fieldwork and working with people in different cultural contexts. The study programme builds on the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the Bachelor’s programme and prepares graduates for independent research, applied and development work, while enabling the most successful students to enrol in doctoral study programme.

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:

- Environmental and Physical Geography – Geography of Tourism - Single Course
- Environmental and Physical Geography – Political Geography - Single Course
- Environmental and Physical Geography – Applied Geoinformatics - Single Course
- Regional Planning and Urban - Rural Studies – Geography of Tourism - Single Course
- Regional Planning and Urban - Rural Studies – Political Geography - Single Course
- Regional Planning and Urban - Rural Studies – Applied Geoinformatics - Single Course
- Geography - Combined Teacher Education Course

Graduates of the single-subject courses of the second-level Master's degree programme in Geography acquire in-depth and specific knowledge and skills in applied geography. Due to the great heterogeneity of applied geography and the integration of geography with other related spatial sciences, the program enables a wide range of choices with specializations in the following areas: environmental protection; applied physical geography; regional and spatial planning; rural studies; urban studies; political geography; geography of tourism; and applied geoinformatics.
The aim of the program is to train students for independent research work, for participation in research projects and participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Upon completion of the programme, the student will be qualified to work in environmental protection, regional and spatial planning, tourism, international relations and integration, and applied geoinformatics.
Graduates of the Combined Teacher Education Course of the Second-level Master's degree programme in Geography are qualified to transfer the acquired geographical knowledge to various types and forms of education at all school levels, and can also plan and implement the most complex work in various school and extracurricular activities.

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.

Courses:

- History - Single Teacher Education Course
- History - Combined Teacher Education Course

The teacher education master’s programme of History (at second cycle) aims to train students for performing specific forms of research, journalistic, archival and museum work in the scope of history-related activities, as well to do the related work in humanities and the social sciences, and, particularly, to train them for teaching history in basic and secondary schools or other educational institutions.

In the framework of the study programme, students deepen their knowledge of history and didactics of history. They build upon the theoretical underpinnings of the historical science and its methodological approaches, gain specialist knowledge of Slovenia’s political, social, economic and cultural history, as well as that of the South-Eastern European space, Europe, and the world. They are trained to plan lessons independently and teach history in basic and secondary schools, as well as to prepare and create didactic materials for teaching history. They get accustomed to self-reflection, self-evaluation and self-assessment of life-long learning and are trained to perform independent pedagogical research.






 

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:

- Library, Information Science and Publishing Studies - single- course (orientations: Library Science, Information Science and Publishing Studies)
- Library, Information and Publishing Studies – combined course

The main objective of the Master's degree programme in Library, Information and Publishing Studies is to train Master's students to work in all types of organisations involved in the storage, organisation and dissemination of information.

The Information Science major specifically prepares students for the organisation of information in the economic and non-economic sectors, the Librarianship major for the most demanding professional and managerial work in libraries, and the Publishing major for the most demanding professional work in book-publishing and other media companies, as well as in economic, governmental and non-governmental organisations where publishing activities are carried out.

As the field of library, information and publishing studies is concerned with the study of all aspects of information from its creation to its dissemination and use, and with the design of processes and services for effective access to information, the profession of information professional such as the one trained by the programme is one of the professions of the future.

Partner institutions:
- University of Ljubljana, Medical Faculty
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Education (coordinating faculty)
- University of Vienna, Austria
- Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary
- University of Zagreb, Croatia

Awarded title: master of cognitive science.
The joint degree (diploma) is awarded by the University of Ljubljana in the name of all the partner universities which already have an accredited programme.

Cognitive science:
Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary endavour that researches and tries to understand the (human) mind. More specifically, it focuses on various cognitive phenomena such as perception, thinking, problem solving, decision-making, learning, emotions, consciousness. Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary project that combines science, philosophy and technology. Its core discipliens are neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, biology, anthropology and educational sciences. 

Main programme goals:
Goals of the programme are to educate graduates who a) do research in cognitive science as an independent discipline, b) are professionals capable of collaborative work in interdisciplinary projects, and c) are able to synthesize the findings of cognitive science and apply them to specific areas (e.g., ICT, knowledge management, interactive design, education, biomedical and clinical research, as well as in the field of economy).

In order to achieve the stated objectives, students will have to gain insight into the core disciplines involved; they will have to acquire skill in different experimental methods; and at the same time learn to engage in an interdisciplinary discourse and gain practical experience in interdisciplinary work, partly in an intercultural environments. Two years are a relatively short time to reach such sophisticated educational goals. Thus, a curricular architecture has been developed to help students meet these goals.

Curricular architecture:
The programme is a two-year joint master’s programme (120 ECTS). It is designed as a research-based curriculum with a strong focus on project and team work, aiming to support and cultivate interdisciplinary thinking. In the first year, students are introduced to the core disciplines, concepts, and methods of cognitive science. The second year is phenomenon and research oriented, which means that students focus on a cognitive phenomenon of their choice and study it from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students spend their third semester (30 ECTS) abroad at one of the partner universities (mobility semester).

To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in interdisciplinary work, the programme is organised around three core themes: (1) disciplines, (2) methods (tools), and (3) integration. This organisation of the curriculum is depicted as “columns” in the image below.

1) Despite its interdisciplinary character, students need to complement their previous studies by acquiring basic knowledge in the core disciplines of cognitive science (“disciplinary oriented column”). In their first year, students can choose among the following basic disciplines: neuroscience, cognitive psychology, linguistics, artificial intelligence, and philosophy.

2) Students are introduced to programming and statistics and can acquire further methodological skills (e.g., first-person research, computational modelling, fMRI, EEG, philosophical argumentation, etc.) via courses and project work (“tools column”)).

3) Integrative courses open up discourse on research paradigms, concepts, models, and approaches specific to cognitive science. They are the core component of this curriculum. These courses focus on interdisciplinary interaction and integration, on reflecting one’s premises, and engaging in dialogue between scientific cultures (“integrative kernel column”).

Since it is a joint study programme, mobility (30 ECTS) is an obligatory part of the studies. Mobility is topic-oriented: students select a topic in the field of cognitive science which they research from the interdisciplinary point of view. Depending on their interest, the hosting university for their mobility semester can be selected to provide the students with the highest quality studies and project work in the area of the selected topic.

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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.













 

The fundamental goals of the second-level combined study programme Pedagogy relate to the areas of work performed by the pedagogue as an expert in upbringing and education.

Students upgrade and deepen their knowledge in the field of educational sciences. They acquire knowledge about scientific paradigms and theories, which is important for the understanding, analysis and critical evaluation of educational processes and for understanding the connection between pedagogical phenomena, processes and society. They are trained to co-design system solutions, develop educational programmes and curricular materials in the field of education and training, as well as to assume leadership positions in education and other social activities (e.g. in the field of culture, social work). They are educated for independent (special) pedagogical (school, personal, professional, career) counseling for children/teenagers, parents, professionals in the field of upbringing, education, teaching and learning in educational institutions and in other public and private institutions/organizations. They acquire knowledge and skills for solving practical problems in the field of planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of educational processes in different contexts and at different levels of education. Likewise, they acquire knowledge for the management of voluntary work organizations, societies, projects and programmes in the field of culture, free time, etc.
 

During their studies, they develop the ability to cooperate, work in groups and work independently in a team. They are distinguished by an understanding of the procedures of argumentation and verification of scientific theories, as well as critical and holistic thinking in an interdisciplinary and ethical manner.
During their studies, they also acquire general teaching competencies in the field of high-quality and effective teaching; assessing knowledge and monitoring student progress; and management and communication with students and parents. In conjunction with another study programme, they expand the range of knowledge and skills, especially for interdisciplinary research and problem solving.

 

The fundamental goals of the second-level study programme Pedagogy relate to the areas of work performed by the pedagogue as an expert in upbringing and education.

Students upgrade and deepen their knowledge in the field of educational sciences. They acquire knowledge about scientific paradigms and theories, which is important for the understanding, analysis and critical evaluation of educational processes and for understanding the connection between pedagogical phenomena, processes and society. They are trained to co-design system solutions, develop educational programmes and curricular materials in the field of education and training, as well as to assume leadership positions in education and other social activities (e.g. in the field of culture, social work). They are educated for independent (special) pedagogical (school, personal, professional, career) counseling for children/teenagers, parents, professionals in the field of upbringing, education, teaching and learning in educational institutions and in other public and private institutions/organizations. They acquire knowledge and skills for solving practical problems in the field of planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of educational processes in different contexts and at different levels of education. Likewise, the acquire knowledge for the management of voluntary work organizations, societies, projects and programmes in the field of culture, free time, etc.

During their studies, they develop the ability to cooperate, work in groups and work independently in a team. They are distinguished by an understanding of the procedures of argumentation and verification of scientific theories, as well as critical and holistic thinking in an interdisciplinary and ethical manner.

 

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.

Moduls:

- Psychology in Education
- Psychology of employees, organizations and systems
- Clinical psychology and psychotherapy

The aim of the master’s programme in psychology is to offer students in-depth knowledge and skills from the area of basic and applied disciplines of the science of psychology and some other related sciences. This kind of knowledge is essential to practise as a psychologist independently and to continue the studies of psychology on the third level (doctoral level, specialisation) as well as for specific in-service training.

The aim of the programme is for students to acquire additional theoretical knowledge, comprehension and skills in areas which have already been covered in the undergraduate programme of psychology; to improve their research skills and qualify for using the psychological diagnostic instruments and providing more demanding psychological treatment. In addition to development of general competences, enabling psychologist practitioners-in-training to render their service to their clients effectively, the principal goal at this level of studies is the development of subject-specific competences relating to the psychological content of the professional practical training.

After completing the studies, Masters of Psychology are qualified to practise as psychologists independently in any professional area. They are able to develop and apply psychological principles, knowledge, models and methods in an ethical and scientific way. Their work is based on the principles of professional ethics and their personal maturity; their work promotes progress, well-being and effectiveness of individuals, groups, organisations and the society.

 

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:

- Slovene Studies - Single Linguistic Course
- Slovene Studies - Single Literary-Cultural Course
- Slovene Studies - Combined Course
- Slovene Studies - Single Teacher Education Linguistic Course
- Slovene Studies - Single Teacher Education Literary Course
- Slovene Studies - Combined Teacher Education Course

The basic goals of the level Master’s program in Slovene Studies are furthering knowledge of different linguistic and literary theories and research methods, applying acquired knowledge, scholarly literature, and contemporary informational and communications sources in scientific analysis and description, as well as critical evaluation of the most complex contemporary or older texts in different genres and sub-genres. Individuals in the Master’s program are able to reference contemporary and past scholarly discoveries about language and literature and logically employ them.

Individuals are able to effectively express such scientific preparedness and related scientific knowledge in oral and written publicistic, popular scientific, or scientific texts and thus successfully shape literary and more broadly cultural events and linguistic policy, and influence a positive attitude on the part of the general public towards language, literature, and culture.

Having completed a Master’s degree, individuals are prepared to work on the planning, execution, and direction of research related to Slovene language, literature, or culture, and to independently, innovatively, and on the own initiative solve problems in these spheres. They are prepared to assume very demanding projects in research work, the publishing industry, print and electronic media, and cultural institutions. The program also prepares them for independent and creative project planning in offices, government, and other institutions that deal with representing and promoting Slovene language and literature in-country or internationally, in the media and in tourism.
 

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.




















 

The combined Master's degree programme in Sociology focuses on the specialised knowledge needed to work as a teacher. In the two years of study, students of the Teacher education programme of Sociology acquire the knowledge necessary for teaching sociology and/or social sciences in grammar schools and other secondary and primary schools, as well as the knowledge necessary for working with young people and for working in education in general.

Graduates of the programme can work effectively in secondary education, as well as in primary education, in universities for adult education and other forms of lifelong learning, as they acquire comprehensive skills for working with both adolescents and adults. The programme provides knowledge and understanding of social and historical processes in modernity and contemporary times, knowledge of different forms of community and different types of social ties, the functioning of particular social (sub-) systems, especially the school system, and knowledge and recognition of the different mechanisms of social differentiation and inequality, especially in the school social environment, and knowledge of strategies for dealing with social differentiation in school.

In addition, it also provides knowledge and understanding of the needs and interests of the individual, especially adolescents, knowledge of ways of critically identifying media messages, knowledge and mastery of the methodology and didactics of teaching sociology and social sciences, competence in motivating students for sociology, and competence in organising and delivering lessons in sociology and other related subjects using modern teaching methods.

 

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.



















 

Courses:

Slovene-English-French - single course
Slovene-English-Italian - single course
Slovene-English-German - single course
Slovene-English - combined course
Slovene-German - combined course
Slovene-French - combined course
Slovene-Italian - combined course

The master’s programme in translation trains highly qualified translators that are experts in communication between different languages and cultures. During the programme, which is quite varied, students become accustomed to independent and creative work, which is why they are later able to adapt quickly to current conditions and market requirements.

The programme’s graduates are highly competent in translating texts of various types and from various fields, such as economics, law, natural sciences and formal sciences, electronic media and computer science, the humanities, and literature, all between Slovenian and one or two foreign languages. In addition, they are also skilled in copyediting and adapting texts for the needs of domestic and international public and private institutions. They are trained to work in terminology and computer-assisted translation, and in editing professional texts in line with the specific conventions of the target language and culture.

The programme thus trains its graduates for professional and literary translation, subtitling, localization, and computer-assisted translation, as well as for lexicographic and terminological work. At the same time, graduates acquire advanced skills in translation theory during their education, so that they know how to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired to identify and solve problems that professional translators encounter in their work.
 

Participating institutions:
– University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
– National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, Paris, France
– School of Translation and Interpreting, Paris, France

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 French) 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 English and French. 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. Graduates will automatically be recognized as having completed both programmes and with academic titles from both countries of the partner institutions.

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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.

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