MA Indo‐European Studies at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Indo-European Studies primarily focuses on the history of Indo-European languages. Students will acquire a profound understanding of historical-comparative linguistics and learn to examine both traditional and modern linguistic approaches for the description and explanation of language patterns critically. By analysing a wide variety of texts, students will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | 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 this degree programme, emphasis is placed on linguistic training.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are able to conduct scholarly investigations and assessments of linguistic phenomena. They are therefore prepared for work in fields requiring strong cultural, communicative, and linguistic competence, such as the media, editing, cultural management, public relations, trade-specific journalism, and adult education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree. We recommend study programmes in Indo-European studies or linguistics with a focus on historical linguistics. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be 3.0 or better (German and US systems). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: proficiency in Latin level C1 ("Latinum"); proficiency in Greek level C1 ("Graecum"); international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent). In addition, language skills in one or more modern foreign languages are highly recommended. Missing language proficiency in Greek can be obtained during the master's studies.

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6305/m-a-indo-european-studies#studies_text_application

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