Linguistics – Master of Arts

The master's programme in linguistics offers advanced study of language structure, language use and language processing in a research-oriented environment. Students deepen theoretical and empirical work in core linguistic areas and related specialisations.

Academic requirements

In exceptional cases, the programme might admit applicants who have completed their qualifying degree (grade 'good' 2.5 or better) in another, comparable study programme with academic achievements that make successful participation in the Master's programme in Linguistics likely.

Minimum GPA

Final grade of at least 2.7 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2, proven for example by TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge First Certificate grade C, or other officially listed equivalents.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in linguistics or a related subject with sufficient prior knowledge in the core areas of linguistics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees.

Semester contribution

209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees. Semester contribution: 209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).

Graduates are prepared for research and doctoral study as well as language-related professional fields that value analytical, empirical and communication skills.

• 1

  AI and Translation

  Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

  Germersheim · Certificate · German

• 2

  European Master's in Lexicography / Europäischer Master für Lexikographie (EMLex)

  FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

  Erlangen · Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree / Master of Arts · German, English

• 3

  Graduate School Empirical and Applied Linguistics

  University of Münster

  Münster · PhD · German, English

• 4

  DSH Preparation Course

  University of Münster

  Münster · Certificate · German

• 5

  Linguistics

  Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

  Düsseldorf · Master of Arts · English