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M.A. German Linguistics

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 15 Jan
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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.

Fields of study

Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for German Linguistics at University of Hamburg

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
Not required
GMAT
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APS certificate
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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.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to German Linguistics

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)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Imo

Institute of German Studies

Überseering 35

22297 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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