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MA Deutsch als Fremdsprache im mexikanisch-deutschen Kontext (German as a Foreign Language in the Mexican-German Context) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Joint master's programme with a double degree offered by the Herder Institute and the German department of the Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico). Semesters one and four are in Leipzig, semesters two and three in Mexico.

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

What you will study

Nine modules covering linguistics, grammar and lexis, with compulsory modules in Mexican studies and Spanish and a placement.

Career pathways

The double degree is recognised in Germany and Mexico and prepares for science-based professional work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a professional degree in German as a foreign language, German, German studies, linguistics, language didactics, literary studies or related subjects; German at CEFR C1; Spanish at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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