Introduction

The detailed program presented in these pages is based on the latest reform of the Master’s program and applies to students starting the program in September 2025. For other students, further information on the transition program: https://uclouvain.be/fr/facultes/fial/elal/programmes-de-transition.html

The Master’s degree offers you

• an à la carte programme of specialisation, led by researchers in French and Latin studies areas (linguistics and literatures);
• training directed towards professional practice;
• an introduction to interdisciplinary study through courses in history, archaeology, Greek literature, comparative literature, digital humanities, etc.;
• the possibility of a study visit abroad;
• the opportunity of doing a work placement.

Your profile

You

• have a Bachelor’s degree in letters and have solid general, literary and historical knowledge in Latin and French ;
• have established your liking for literary or linguistic issues and are looking for a training course that offers you the possibility of specialising and/or enhancing your professional skills profile.

Your future job

Our graduates have various jobs and roles; their training has given them the necessary flexibility, the rigour and the ability to learn.

They are researchers, booksellers, journalists and advisers ; they work in communication, valuation or government service, financial institutions or the voluntary sector etc. They organise events, issue publications and manage documentation centres etc.

Your programme

You can tailor your program to your career goals, combining basic training (75 credits) in French and Latin studies with a specialized program (30 credits) and an elective (15 credits).