UC Berkeley Slavic Languages and Literatures
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Slavic Languages and Literatures transfers starts with RUSSIAN 1, RUSSIAN 2 and RUSSIAN 3; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Slavic Languages and Literatures Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Slavic Languages and Literatures major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Language prerequisites
Complete all of these
- RUSSIAN 1 Elementary Russian
- RUSSIAN 2 Elementary Russian
- RUSSIAN 3 Intermediate Russian
- RUSSIAN 4 Intermediate Russian
Literature prerequisites
Complete all of these
- SLAVIC 45 Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature
- SLAVIC 46 Twentieth-Century Russian Literature
Group i: language skills for russian emphasis
Complete all of these
- RUSSIAN 1 Elementary Russian
- RUSSIAN 2 Elementary Russian
- RUSSIAN 3 Intermediate Russian
- RUSSIAN 4 Intermediate Russian
Group ii: language skills for east european cultures emphasis
Complete 2 of these
- BOSCRSR 27A Introductory Bosnian / Croatian / Serbian
- BOSCRSR 27B Introductory Bosnian / Croatian / Serbian
- CZECH 26A Introductory Czech
- CZECH 26B Introductory Czech
- HUNGARI 1A Introductory Hungarian
- HUNGARI 1B Introductory Hungarian
- POLISH 25A Introductory Polish
- POLISH 25B Introductory Polish
- UKRAINI 1A Introductory Ukrainian
- UKRAINI 1B Introductory Ukrainian
Group iii: language skills for eurasian studies emphasis
Complete all of these
- ARMENI 1A Introductory Armenian
- ARMENI 1B Introductory Armenian
Group iv: cultural studies survey (all tracks)
Required
- SLAVIC 50 Introduction to Russian/East European/Eurasian Cultures
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have a Slavic Languages and Literatures major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Slavic Languages and Literatures (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Slavic Languages and Literatures?
UC Berkeley's Slavic Languages and Literatures major preparation includes RUSSIAN 1, RUSSIAN 2, RUSSIAN 3, RUSSIAN 4, SLAVIC 45 and SLAVIC 46, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Slavic Languages and Literatures?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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