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MA Linguistics (Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master's analysing the functions and forms of linguistic phenomena across languages, using empirical methods and requiring structural knowledge of at least two non-Indo-European languages. Admission is not restricted.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory area (Languages of the World, Language Theories and Language Description, empirical methods), a profile area (language typology, language use or language perception) and an elective area.

Career pathways

Careers in academia, language teaching and adult education, press and public relations, publishers, editorial offices, communications agencies and cultural institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is not restricted; programme-specific requirements are in the application information. Application period: 01.05. to 15.06. und 01.12. to 15.01..

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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