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 provides

• proficiency in a Germanic language (English, German, Dutch) and a Romance language (French, Spanish, Italian). German-Italian and Dutch-Italian combinations are not organized;
• advanced study of the culture, linguistics and literature of the two chosen languages ;
• the opportunity to develop high level critical and analytical expertise ;
• specialism in a professional fields where you will be able to make use of your skills.

Your profile

You

• have a Bachelor’s degree in modern languages and literatures and wish to deepen your knowledge of two modern languages;
• have established your liking for literary or linguistic issues and wish to specialise in your chosen fields;
• wish to undergo high quality training in a stimulating working atmosphere;
• wish your training to focus on using your skills in a professional environment.

Your programme

You will take your knowledge of the two languages to a high level. By the end of the training, you will reach the European level of ‘Proficient User’ in both languages.

To achieve this objective, your training is practice-focussed : languages courses in the target language, exercises in the language lab, individual work and seminars on advanced issues, writing your dissertation in one of the two languages, opportunity to have a study visit abroad (ERASMUS), etc.