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BA Linguistik (Linguistics) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Modern linguistics studies the function and structure of all human languages, their differences and commonalities, including fieldwork, psycholinguistic experiments and language comparison. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Linguistik  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Language as humanity's main instrument of communication and expression of thought: its inner structure, processing and cognitive foundations.

Career pathways

Further study, doctorate and a career in linguistic research, and commercial computer-based language processing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). All applicants received a place in the last selection round. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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