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MA Sprachdynamik: Erwerb, Variation, Wandel (Language Dynamics: Acquisition, Variation, Change) at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master centred on the changeability of language, covering psycholinguistics, language contact and language change, with the Oldenburg linguistics research focus.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The 120 CP include a profile module (15 CP) introducing research priorities and four modules (15 CP each) from psycholinguistics, language system and variation, and language contact and language change; at least two areas and two of the four participating philologies must be covered.

Career pathways

Prepares for work in language research, usually via a doctorate, for which the programme is ideal preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in linguistics or general linguistics or another suitable subject (at least 60 CP); a single-philology degree of at least 60 CP with a linguistics thesis is also suitable. German and English language proficiency as set out on the programme page. No admission restriction. Application deadlines: winter semester 30 September; summer semester 31 March.

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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