Overview

Linguistic and Literary Approaches to a Pluralistic Society is designed for the global citizen. Situated just 30 km from Brussels, the diplomatic crossroads of the world, this degree goes beyond grammar and syntax. You will explore how language shapes identity, politics, and social cohesion in modern society. Whether you aim for a career in international relations, digital media, diplomacy, or education, our "Pluralistic Society" track gives you the cultural intelligence to thrive.

Why choose UCLouvain ?

Dual Mastery: Achieve the European level of ‘Proficient User’ (C1/C2) in two languages.
Interdisciplinary Edge: We combine rigorous linguistic analysis with literary studies to foster deep cultural intelligence.
The 4C Strategy: Our curriculum is built to future-proof your career by embedding Critical thinking (deconstructing narratives), Creativity (innovative research), Cooperation (international team environments), and Communication (professional-grade persuasion).
A Pedestrian Campus: Experience the unique atmosphere of Louvain-la-Neuve, a city designed entirely for students and research, offering an unparalleled quality of life and safety.

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Programme Structure

Our flexible curriculum allows you to "build your own Master" based on your career goals. The programme consists of 120 ECTS (2 years), centered around two languages.Language Combinations:

A Germanic language (English, German, Dutch) + a Romance language (French, Spanish, Italian – Italian can be combined with English only).
Two Germanic languages (English, German, Dutch).

Credit Distribution:

Major Language: Minimum 45 credits (Advanced literature, linguistics, and culture).
Minor Language: Minimum 15 credits (Strengthening proficiency and specialized topics).
Professional Focus: Choose from options like research methods, second-language learning and teaching, comparative literature, digital humanities, or a third-language specialisation.
The Master’s Thesis: A capstone project written in one of your target languages, allowing you to specialize in a topic of your choice.

Other assets:

Global Mobility: While the programme is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, we strongly encourage a study visit abroad (ERASMUS) during the second year to finalize your immersion and/or the participate in multiple internationalisation initiatives.
Hands-on Training: Active participation in language labs, individual research projects, and interactive seminars is mandatory.
Diversity of Thought: As a "Pluralistic Society" track, students are expected to engage with sensitive social topics with an open and analytical mind.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-13 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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General requirements

Student must hold a bachelor's degree in the area of Modern/Foreign languages (including topics in literature and linguistics)
Candidates must provide proof of C1 proficiency in comprehension and B2+ in production in their chosen languages.

Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate a strong foundational level (usually B2 or higher) in their chosen languages to ensure success in advanced seminars.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5200 EUR / year

≈ 5200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year
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Applies to you

Free

Living costs

Louvain-la-Neuve

Belgium

750 - 1115 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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