Master of Arts

Master's Programme in German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, GermanyLinguistics & Language Studies

APS Requiredfull-time, part-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

German

Tuition

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Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The four-semester Master's programme examines questions concerning the acquisition and teaching of German as a foreign and second language with emphasis on close interaction between theory and practice, focusing on linguistics, language acquisition and language teaching issues.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: IELTS, TOEFL (B1 equivalent)
German requirements: TestDaF 5454 or DSH 78% or equivalent
Accepted bachelor fields: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in modern languages or pedagogy
APS Certificate: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Varied
Semester contribution: Approx. 150 EUR
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: Varied Semester contribution: Approx. 150 EUR

Career Outcomes

Graduates are in demand as German language teachers and experts worldwide, particularly in international education, migration integration programs, and cultural diplomacy institutions.

Specialisations

German as a Foreign LanguageGerman as a Second Language

Typical job roles

Language teacherLinguistCurriculum developerEducational consultant

Target industries

EducationLanguage schoolsPublishingCultural institutions