BA Applied Linguistics at TU Dortmund University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Applied Linguistics is a 7-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University, taught in German and English (bilingual option). Students work with topics such as how language is used in society and institutions; in which situations certain types of language are used; how multilingualism works in society.

Faculty: Department of Cultural Studies | Department: Cultural Studies | Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught, English-taught, bilingual (German/English) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include how language is used in society and institutions; in which situations certain types of language are used; how multilingualism works in society; project-based learning within the university, companies or other institutions; practical experience through a mandatory internship and an integrated semester abroad. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in business, organisational, or scientific communication; in public relations/corporate communication; in cultural management/public administration. Typical roles include project management; communications specialist in HR or marketing; researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (NC). Enrollment requirement: Language Certificate. For admission to the program, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to at least level “B2” according to the Common European Framework of Reference (language certificate). As a rule, proof of proficiency is provided by the German university entrance qualification (Abitur). If proof cannot be provided via the university entrance qualification, appropriate substitute certificates may be accepted. Such English language certificates must be submitted for enrollment along with the other documents. If German is not the native language, proof of language proficiency with at least level "C1" must be provided. Enrollment Requirements (German only)

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-dortmund.de/en/prospective-students/application-and-enrollment/bachelor-program/

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