MA Linguistics at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Linguistics is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Philosophy and Humanities (Dahlem Center for Linguistics) and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semester. The research-oriented master's programme is consecutive to philological or equivalent bachelor's programmes and deepens linguistic knowledge through a research- and project-oriented specialisation in structural, cognitive, communication-related and social aspects of language.

Faculty: Department of Philosophy and Humanities | Department: Department of Philosophy and Humanities Dahlem Center for Linguistics | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

The programme comprises modules from the study areas linguistics and foreign language acquisition.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for work in linguistic research and as language experts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from a German or foreign higher education institution with at least 20 credit points in linguistics English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent level of proficiency The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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