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Master of Arts

German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)

University of Hildesheim

Hildesheim, GermanyLinguistics & Language Studies
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time, part-time (study alongside work)

Degree

Master of Arts

Language

German

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The Master's degree programme has an interdisciplinary focus with linguistic, linguistic-didactic and intercultural topics. The intercultural perspective is applied to both foreign and second language acquisition. Graduates are authorised to teach both integration courses and, as a special feature of this degree programme, literacy courses run by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
German requirements
German C1, DSH 2
APS Certificate
Yes
Thesis required
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
approx. 370 EUR
ECTS credits
120
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: approx. 370 EUR

Career Outcomes

Gain excellent specialist training for teaching in German schools in Germany and abroad and many other professional fields.

Specialisations

German as a Second LanguageGerman as a Foreign Language

Typical job roles

Teacher of German as a second/foreign languageIntegration course teacherLiteracy course teacherTeacher in German schools in Germany and abroad

Target industries

EducationLanguage schoolsIntegration courses

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Arts
Language
German
Duration
4 semesters
Mode
full-time, part-time (study alongside work)
Deadline
15 January (annual)

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