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MA Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (German as a Foreign and Second Language) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Further professionally qualifying, more research-oriented master's programme following a bachelor's in German as a foreign/second language or a related programme. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Herder-Institut  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Elective modules from three areas: (applied) linguistics including phonetics, cultural studies, and didactics/methods, plus a compulsory placement and the master's thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates can work worldwide in leading roles, including planning, organisation and development of curricula, language courses and learning materials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a bachelor's degree in German with a focus on German as a foreign/second language or a comparable programme (e.g. linguistics, German studies), or proof it will be reached before the master's starts; for applicants with German school qualifications, two foreign languages at B1 or one at B1 plus Latin. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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