České Budějovice, University of South Bohemia

A maximum of 5 places are available for students enrolled on the Master’s Degree programme in Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures - Language Sciences, Terminologies and Text Types.

3rd year undergraduate degree students wishing to undertake the Double Degree programme must earn their Bachelor’s Degree by July 2024 and submit a declaration of interest to the faculty office by the study plan submission deadlines.

Students will be selected and a ranking drawn up by a panel appointed by the Faculty on the basis of the number of places available, the number of applications and the study curriculum.

In line with the current agreements between the two universities, earning the double degree does not involve additional costs over and above the normal university fees at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. However, participating students will be responsible for their travel, food and accommodation expenses.

Students selected for the programme will be provided with information as to whether EU funds for an Erasmus+ contribution are available.

To earn a Master’s Degree in Romance Philology (modern) – French Philology, students must complete the planned course of study within two years.

Students who interrupt or do not complete the first year curriculum will have to substitute the exams they have taken at the University of South Bohemia with exams of equivalent credit value from the Master’s Degree programme in Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and will only be permitted to earn a degree from Università Cattolica.  

Participating students will prepare their final thesis during their exchange period under the coordinated supervision of both institutions (one member of faculty from each institution). Students will present their Final Thesis at their home institution and their supervisors will provide the Examination Panel an evaluation report before the thesis discussion. The supervisors may also take part personally in the discussion. 

Written exam: language exams cannot be taken abroad so students must organise to be in Cattolica for the written exam dates 

Note that, in compliance with Università Cattolica regulations, students who take part in the Double Degree programme are required to take the Theology exams in their study plan.

All participating students will be covered by an insurance policy taken out by the University with Axa.

In addition to this, a "Student Safety Package" will be activated. This package allows for the download of a "Student Safety Check" app which provides for geolocation and immediate communication in an emergency. Further information about how to activate the package will be provided to students selected for the programme.

Applications open until 15 July 2024.

A non-returnable application fee of €35 is payable to take part in the programme.

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