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MA German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

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Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: This Website is currently being re-translated, information given can be outdated. Please refer to the German page for the latest information.  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language breaks down as follows as a major subject: All students take three cross-profile specialised compulsory modules:

Career pathways

Students from Germany or abroad may complete the degree programme, but they should be intending to pursue their career in Germany.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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