Suomen kieli, maisteri (2 v)
University of Eastern Finland · Joensuu, Finland
About the programme
Do you want to become a versatile expert in the Finnish language? Master's studies in Finnish language prepare you to become a Finnish language specialist or teacher and equip you for tasks that require broad linguistic knowledge and language analysis skills. The studies offer an in-depth understanding of the development and manifestations of the Finnish language, language use, methods for studying language, and the significance of linguistic research in society.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland (University)
- Location
- Joensuu
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Linguistics
The science of language: sounds, grammar, meaning, language change and computational linguistics.
Where it leads
Computational linguist · Speech technologist · Lexicographer · Language researcher
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Source: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0). As of October 10, 2026. The assignment to fields is ours. Check the details with the institution before you apply.
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