BachelorEnglish, European Languages and Business Studies
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Linguistics, classics and related subjects (JACS Q000) |
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor (Bachelor of Humanities in English and Language Studies) |
| Course code | 22537 |
| Accreditation | The programme is accredited till 07.12.2029. |
| Tuition fee | €3,350 per year Please note that the tuition fee may change in 2025. |
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| Application fee | €170 one-time The application fee is 170.00 EUR. The application fee is non-refundable. Payment of the application fee and the diploma recognition fee should be paid only after the receipt of the invoice and must be paid BY the deadline of the invoice, if for any reason you have failed to pay the fees by the said deadline please contact the admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from third countries outside the EU/EEA is to be paid in full together with the full-year tuition fee payable upon arrival. The deposit is intended for coverage of possible immigration expenses and paid back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) 1. General secondary high school diploma; By presenting proof of Latvian language, you can compete for a state-financed study place. Please see criteria below. Enrollment criteria (for students competing for the state-financed study place) 1. The grade in English (45%); Please note! Only EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long-term resident status holders can compete for a state-financed study place. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: Internationally recognized foreign language certificate does not have to be presented if the foreigner has acquired secondary education in a country of the EU and the EEA or in the Swiss Confederation and in his secondary education certificate is included an assessment of foreign language skills, which are comparable to at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). |
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| Other requirements | As a part of the admission process applicants will be asked to participate in an online interview. |
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Overview
The programme curriculum is aimed at the students interested in advanced English studies, anglophone or Scandinavian culture and general business,
The obtained academic and professional competence in translation, editing, teaching, research, intercultural and business communication is applicable in a wide range of contexts in the local and international markets.
The programme has been developed within the framework of the project “Design of Internationally Competitive Study Programmes Promoting the Development of the National Economy of Latvia at the University of Latvia” (project No. 8.2.1.0 / 18 / A / 015).
Programme structure
The programme consists of three sub-programmes which students choose before starting their studies:
English Language
It is a classical study programme in English studies which provides knowledge in general and applied linguistics, literary and culture studies studies of the main anglophone regions- the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Canada as well as develops high level communicative competence in English and other European languages (French, Spanish, German, Swedish or Norwegian). It is offered as a full-time and part-time study mode.
English- Scandinavian Languages
In addition to English studies students acquire knowledge about Swedish and Norwegian cultural heritage as well as develop high level communicative competence in English Swedish or Norwegian. In the academic year 2021/2022 students will acquire Norwegian as a second language.It is offered only as a full-time mode.
European Languages and Business studies
The sub-programme provides knowledge about the English Language, the UK, USA and Canadian culture, business and economics basic principles, develops intercultural communication skills, entrepreneurship skills, team work and other transversal skills as well as high level communicative competence in English and other European languages (French, Spanish, German, Swedish or Norwegian). The programme is implemented in cooperation with the Faculty of Business, Management and Economics of UL in a full-time and part-time study mode.
Career opportunities
The programme prepares the graduates for different careers in the public and private sector in the local and international labour market, which require the application of profound knowledge of foreign languages, literature and culture in applied social contexts such as education, business, law, the art, politics and the media employed as translators, content managers, editors, assistants to department and project managers, teachers in language centres and universities .
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