MA Language processing: Computational Linguistics and Psycholinguistics at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Language processing: Computational Linguistics and Psycholinguistics at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it is the only degree programme that combines computer and psycholinguistics and therefore has close ties to computer science and psychology: How is language processed by people or by computers? Students work intensively with programming, statistical methods and models of language processing. We are a small degree programme where everyone knows each other.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Computational linguistics; Psycholinguistics; Theoretical linguistics.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: in companies working with language technology; in paediatric speech and language therapy; in research; in the field of data science; at publishers, e.g. of school books.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: good basic mathematical skills; Open-mindedness and curiosity for content that is not taught at school. Suited for graduates of: Computational linguistics; Computer Engineering; Linguistics; Cognitive psychology or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/application-international-prospective-students#https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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