MA/MS in Linguistics

The Master of Arts in Linguistics gives students a deep and reflective grasp of present-day linguistic theories and methods. Students build a research profile in one of four areas: discourse-level text processing, typology and fieldwork, historical language change, or sign languages and visual communication. The programme trains independent researchers who can also work across disciplines. Coursework may be completed in English, though some courses are taught in German. The curriculum is built from compulsory modules, profile-building electives, language competence and key competencies, and students choose from three profile structures. Admission is open for applicants. Graduates build an independent research profile suited to academic positions and to roles involving language analysis. The programme can begin in either the winter or summer term and runs for four semesters.