English Linguistics

Two-year MA programme in English Linguistics focusing on linguistic variation, teaching contextual, social, regional, and psycholinguistic factors, language change, and quantitative data analysis skills. Includes internship, study abroad options, and interdisciplinary electives in Anglophone Literatures and Media, Natural Language Processing, Digital Humanities, and Phonetics.

Academic requirements

Equivalency determined by examination board; additional materials may be uploaded to prove English linguistics classes if not explicit in transcript.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

C1 level proven by TOEFL (at least 80 points Internet-based), Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)/C1 Advanced, IELTS (at least 6.5 points), or UNIcert III; exemptions for native speakers or study in English-speaking countries.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in English Studies, American Studies, General Linguistics, or an equivalent degree.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

approx. 380 EUR for the first semester and 360 EUR from the second semester onwards

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: approx. 380 EUR for the first semester and 360 EUR from the second semester onwards

Graduates find careers in publishing, media, and cultural sectors, with growing opportunities in language technology (NLP) and academia for research-oriented graduates.

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