MA Linguistics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: This Master’s degree program is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics or language studies. Bachelor’s degrees in German or a foreign language (e.g. English studies, Romance studies or other language studies) are considered a subject-related or equivalent qualification if they include modules in linguistics, philology and/or practical language training worth at least 60 ECTS credits, with at least 30 of these obtained in linguistics. It is generally also possible to study the Master’s degree program if you have a teaching degree (Lehramt). More information on admission requirements is available below. Applicants require a first university degree in linguistics or a related subject. Applicants with a minimum grade of “gut” (good – 2.5) in their previous degree qualify for admission; applicants with an average grade of 2.51 to 3.00 will be required to attend an individua Language: Applicants who have not graduated in Germany or do not have a German university entrance qualification also require proof of a certificate certifying proficiency in German at level DSH-2 (or equivalent) at the time of application.