M.A. German Linguistics
University of Hamburg Hamburg
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- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
German Linguistics (Germanistische Linguistik) is a Master of Arts at Universität Hamburg that trains you to study the forms and functions of communication in German on an empirical basis. You become familiar with linguistic problems and theories, learn a range of empirical research methods, and study spoken and written German in different areas of society. You can take it as a general linguistics Master's or add a focus shown on your certificate: German as a foreign and second language, Low German, or digital linguistics. Modules cover language theory, linguistic empirics, aspects of German, language and society, discourse and texts, fields of practice, and contact and variation. It lasts four semesters, is taught in German, and you can start in winter or summer. Graduates can work in research, language teaching, communication consulting, publishing, media, culture and public relations.
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German language
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Prerequisites
- A university degree from a German or recognized foreign university in the subjects of "German Studies", "German Language and Literature", "German Philology", "German", "German as a Second/Foreign Language", "German Linguistics", "Linguistics of German", "German Language" or "Linguistics", "General Linguistics", "Historical Linguistics" (with reference to German),
- or alternatively, a minimum of 60 credits in one of the above-mentioned (or equivalent) subjects, which can be proven by a transcript of records of the BA certificate .
- If a transcript of records from the BA certificate shows less than 30 credits in the area of German Language/German Linguistics, the missing credits must be acquired in the elective area of the MA program.
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Programme-specific documents
Final documents of your first degree:
bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Imo
Institute of German Studies
Überseering 35
22297 Hamburg
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Semester contribution
343 EUR
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Estimated year-1 total cost
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