After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• write and speak in French at the C2 level according to the CEFR
• work independently and conduct critical analyses of language in use and intercultural communication
• apply theoretical knowledge in the field of translation to French and Czech
• apply social, political, cultural, historical, literary, and linguistic knowledge about France and French-speaking countries in translation and interpretation between French and Czech language
• be equipped with interpreting and translation skills and theoretical knowledge regarding the ethics of translation and interpretation

Graduate qualifications correspond to the qualification requirements of the Euromasters programme, as proposed by the European Commission. Graduates will apply their skills and knowledge as professional translators in managing translation projects and in editorial practice in Czech and European institutions.

Graduates acquire language and professional and technical knowledge for qualified translation activities in the field of professional, administrative, and literary translation; they are equipped with social, political, cultural, historical, literary, and linguistic knowledge about France and French-speaking countries and the role of translation in the EU administration.

The standard length of studies is two years, concluding with a Master’s degree (Mgr.).

To access the final state examination, students must earn a total of 120 credits for type A/required, type B/selective, and type C/elective subjects.

Type A/required courses form the basis of the study programme. Type B/selective and type C/elective credits can be earned in the field of French-language translation, in other Romance disciplines, or in other fields taught at Masaryk University.

All students are obliged to attend at least one course taught in English. During the course of their studies, students should follow the study catalogue valid for their year of matriculation. The study catalogues for the individual years of matriculation are available at the Faculty of Arts website.

The final state examination consists of: 1) thesis defence (in major studies); 2) written final work in four hours, during which the student will translate a text from French into Czech and comment on the choice of translation equivalents at problematic passages of the translation; and 3) oral examination focused on translation studies, linguistics, stylistics, and literary critiques.

After completing the Master’s degree study, it is possible to continue further studies in a doctoral degree study programme in Romance languages, Romance literature, or other appropriate doctoral studies.