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Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (M.A.) – German as a Foreign and Second Language at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Mainly application-oriented master preparing for work as a German-as-a-foreign-language teacher for adults in Germany and abroad, and promoting young researchers in the field.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 German Studies and Art Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Linguistics, literature and teaching methods of German as a foreign and second language.

Career pathways

Work as a freelance lecturer or teacher for adult education providers in Germany and abroad.

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Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in German studies, German as a foreign/second language or another foreign-language philology (or comparable), with at least 12 credits in linguistics/translation studies and 12 credits in literature studies. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.04.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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