Masters

MA Linguistics – Language, Communication and Cognition / MA Linguistik

University of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Program Overview

The Master's degree programme in Linguistics – Language, Communication and Cognition is offered jointly by the linguistic institutes and chairs of the Faculty of Philology and the Department of Cognitive Science of the Institute of Psychology. The programme aims to explore language in its forms and functions, in its variability, in its history and development, in its cognitive prerequisites and conditions as well as in its communicative function. It offers students the possibility of individual specialisation in one of the following six fields : English Language & Linguistics General Linguistics & Linguistic Diversity German Linguistics Language & Cognition Romance Linguistics Slavic Linguistics If you choose the specialisations in English Language & Linguistics or General Linguistics & Linguistic Diversity, you can complete the degree exclusively in English .

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Financials

Tuition FeesVaried
Living Expenses11904 euros (living expense) plus semester contribution
Note: Tuition policies vary by university and programme. Some public universities charge only a semester contribution, while private or specialised programmes may charge full tuition.
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Intakes and Duration

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

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Career Outcomes

You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.

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Salary Outlook

Typical range

€45,000 – €75,000 per year

Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.

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Language & Exams

Teaching Language

German English French Italian Spanish

The different specialisations require different language skills: General Linguistics & Linguistic Diversity: B2 in English English Language & Linguistics: C1 in English German Linguistics: C2 in German and B2 in English Romance Linguistics: B2 in a Romance language, B2 in German , and B2 in English Slavic Linguistics: B2 in a Slavic language, B2 in German , and B2 in English Language & Cognition: B2 in German and B2 in English

IELTS not requiredLanguage certification required
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Requirements

Academic Admission

A Bachelor's degree in linguistics or other related fields (e.g. philology, cognitive sciences, communication sciences, etc.) with at least 35 ECTS in linguistics-related modules

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

Not specified

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.

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