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MA Translatologie (Translation Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme usually building on a translation-related bachelor's, though possible after any programme with the right foreign-language skills, deepening theoretical-methodological knowledge and application-oriented competence. Taught in German with other languages.

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

What you will study

Applied linguistics and especially specialised translation, with one language option (Arabic, English, French or Spanish) as the main language.

Career pathways

Prepares for intercultural specialist communication in practice, teaching or research; specialised translators often work freelance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Proof of knowledge in the chosen B-language and the second B- or C-language: CEFR C1 or equivalent in one of Arabic, English, French, Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish; aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung). The faculty checks the requirements. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Aptitude test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) required. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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