Branch programme/details

combinations: single or double honours; may be combined with any other subject to which the double-honours NMgr. programme also applies

The language of instruction is English. English Language and Linguistics is a fee-paying programme; the annual study fee is 110 000 CZK.

entrance examination: two-round examination

entrance examination content:
1st round – written test (max. 50 points, 90 minutes)
linguistic analysis of an English text
2nd round – oral examination (interview, max. 50 points)
1. motivation for studying English language and linguistics (max. 15 points)
2. the English grammar system and language skills (max. 35 points)

The first round focusses on a linguistic analysis of an English text: morphological description of word classes, syntactic analysis of simple and multiple sentences, basic principles of word-formation and lexical semantics, general knowledge of the history of the English language, knowledge of the functional description of the grammatical system and the relevant grammatical categories.
The second round aims 1) to assess the applicant’s motivation for studying the English language and linguistics (the applicant is expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the English language and linguistics and a general idea of employment possibilities after graduation); 2) to assess the applicant’s knowledge of the English grammatical system and relevant linguistic terminology (which is expected to correspond to that following completion of a BA degree in English linguistics at a major Czech university) and language skills (including an appropriate command of academic English, both written and spoken).

other requirements:
none (no certificates of English proficiency are required)


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An applicant is admitted if he/she obtains a minimum of 50 points in the entrance examination (taking the form of one part or two parts) and at the same time scores enough points to place among the anticipated number of applicants admitted to the respective programme, subject or dual specialisation (refer to the admission requirements applicable to the individual programmes and subjects); all applicants will be admitted who score the same number of points as the applicant who comes last in the ranking of admissions. In programmes, subjects and dual specialisation studies offered in both the full-time and combined forms, the anticipated number of applicants admitted is set separately for both forms. Applicants applying for programmes, subjects and dual specialisation studies where single curriculum study is not possible will only be admitted if they meet the set requirements for a minimum of two programmes, subjects and dual specialisation studies which can be freely combined (for more details, see sections 2.2 and 2.5 hereof). The ranking of applicants to be admitted to programmes, subjects and dual specialisation studies where single curriculum study is not possible will also include applicants who place in the ranking in one programme, subject or dual specialisation but fail to be admitted to at least one other programme, subject or dual specialisation study which can be combined; therefore, the anticipated number of applicants admitted may remain unfilled. Applicants admitted cannot be enrolled unless they supply, no later than on the enrolment date, evidence of their previous education (see sections 5.4 and 5.5 hereof).

Admission to Master's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate. Admission to Post-Bachelor studies (Master's programme) is likewise conditioned by completed education in any type of study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	23.05.2020	Until:	12.06.2020
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	17.06.2020	Until:	18.06.2020

Entrance examinations will be held on (regular and alternative dates; alternative dates are to be held at least 5 days after the regular): between 8 June – 15 July 2020
Results of entrance examinations to be announced in the online system: by 22 July 2020

entrance examination: two-round examination (remote written, remote oral)

entrance examination content:
1st round – remote written test (max. 50 points, 180 minutes)
linguistic analysis of an English text

2nd round – remote oral examination (interview, max. 50 points)
1. motivation for studying English language and linguistics (max. 15 points)
2. the English grammar system and language skills (max. 35 points)

On 10 June at 8:30 AM CEST, the applicant confirms the attendance at the test from the email stated in the application to pavlina.saldova@ff.cuni.cz. At 9 AM CEST, the applicant receives from the email pavlina.saldova@ff.cuni.cz the assignment of the test in an editable PDF format. The filled test shall be sent back at the same address by 11:59:59 AM CEST on the same day.

The applicants that receive in the first round at least 25 points are admitted to the 2nd round (remote oral exam) to be held on 12 June 2020.

The first round focusses on a linguistic analysis of an English text: morphological description of word classes, syntactic analysis of simple and multiple sentences, basic principles of word-formation and lexical semantics, general knowledge of the history of the English language, knowledge of the functional description of the grammatical system and the relevant grammatical categories.
The second round aims 1) to assess the applicant’s motivation for studying the English language and linguistics (the applicant is expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the English language and linguistics and a general idea of employment possibilities after graduation); 2) to assess the applicant’s knowledge of the English grammatical system and relevant linguistic terminology (which is expected to correspond to that following completion of a BA degree in English linguistics at a major Czech university) and language skills (including an appropriate command of academic English, both written and spoken).

other requirements:
none (no certificates of English proficiency are required)

additional information:
uajd.ff.cuni.cz (Department of English Language and ELT Methodology)

additional information:
uajd.ff.cuni.cz (Department of English Language and ELT Methodology)

The graduate of this programme will have acquired a sound mastery of both practical and specialized English in philology and other disciplines within the humanities, and will possess a comprehensive knowledge of the theory, methodology and practical applications of English linguistics. He or she will have a wide range of employment opportunities in all areas where an excellent knowledge of English and an open and informed attitude and all-round versatility are required. The most promising graduates continue their studies in postgraduate programmes in the Czech Republic or abroad.