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Language, Discourse and Power (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught minor subject focusing on the interaction between language use and power structures, with elective courses from empirical methods and intercultural communication to the analysis of language in the media.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Elective courses on empirical methods, intercultural communication and language in the media, with a deeper research project towards the end.

Career pathways

Fields include public relations, communication consulting, universities, human resources, publishing and media.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; English at CEFR level B2. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Language, Discourse and Power (major). International applicants must prove German proficiency (DSH-2 or equivalent) unless the programme is English-taught. English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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