The degree programme Czech Language and Literature is conceived as a single-subject or a double-subject study programme at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, being aimed at students who are interested in a complex professional training in the field of Czech studies from the viewpoints of both linguistics and literature. In accordance with requirements concerning the B.A. study programme, students will acquire complex knowledge of present-day Czech language and literature, an insight into their historical development and basic knowledge of theoretical aspects relating to both language and literature. The degree programme also offers a wide range of specialized courses that will provide a wider background of knowledge as well as a perspective for the possible future specialization during the period of study or in practice (the focus e.g. on dialectology, corpus linguistics, proof-reading etc. in linguistic courses, the focus e.g. on editorial work, literature for the youth, theory of translation etc. in literary courses). The gained qualification enriched with the systematically developed practical readiness for future professions provide graduates with an adequate background for entering the M.A. degree programme (including the programme for future teachers) and also gives plenty of opportunities to find positions in practical life after completing the B.A. degree programme. Thanks to their professional knowledge of Czech language and literature, practical command of a prestigious variety of Czech in communication and acquired practical knowledge in work with texts and information, graduates from both single-subject and double-subject study programmes are capable of holding positions in a wide range of professions.