MA German as a Foreign and Second Language at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The International Master in German as a Foreign and Second Language will enable you to perform scholarly work on the German language and culture as a foreign language and culture and to conduct linguistic and cultural comparisons. This degree qualifies you for upper-level and management positions in the field of teaching German language and culture in Germany and abroad, academic careers at universities, and working at publishing houses.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: Institute for German as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Studies | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

In 2006, this programme was named one of the "Top 10 International Master's Degree Courses Made in Germany" by the DAAD and the Stifterverband für die deutsche Wissenschaft.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are qualified to undertake academic work in an interdisciplinary field. Furthermore, they can take on upper-level positions in cultural and language training institutes or teach in Germany or abroad. Another possibility is working in publishing or the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: The final grade (CGPA) of undergraduate degrees from German Studies must at least be GOOD or better (upper second class honours or equivalent); degrees from other fields of science than German Studies must show that modules taken in the sector of German Studies during these programmes have been passed with marks of at least GOOD. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: proficiency in at least two modern foreign languages (one must be English at minimum level B1). international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent). All Master students need to be well grounded in German language skills in order to be able to discuss in written form and orally. For further information on the German language skills please see section „Additional application documents for international students“ below.

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6255/m-a-german-as-a-foreign-and-second-language#studies_text_application

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