The specialisations in "English Language & Linguistics" and "General Linguistics & Linguistic Diversity" can be studied exclusively in English. Language requirements for the other specialisations depend on the chosen specialisation.
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:
If you choose the specialisations in English Language & Linguistics or General Linguistics & Linguistic Diversity, you can complete the degree exclusively in English.
If you want to learn more about the programme, join our online information session on Zoom!
Please contact us at studienkoordination@linguistik.uni-freiburg.de to get information on the date as well as the access link.
This MA programme "Linguistics – Language, Communication and Cognition" is structured into two main domains:
There is flexibility as to how many modules a student wishes to choose from their specialisation as well as whether or not a student would like to try out modules from another specialisation for greater variety. The Scandinavian department offers the option to choose additional courses in Scandinavian linguistics. This programme thus combines the full breadth of courses from all linguistics and cognitive science departments at the University of Freiburg. At the same time, students deepen their competence in their chosen specialisation. This MA programme thus prepares for a professional future in linguistics in or outside of academia, combining broad theoretical and empirical skills with deep, focused training.
The Linguistic Practice module offers the possibility of accomplishing an internship at a research facility or at another linguistics-related facility.
190 EUR per semester:
Participants must ensure that sufficient funding is available to finance their participation in a course of study. The average cost of living in Freiburg for one month is currently approx. 850 EUR to 1,000 EUR.
Some details:
Vacant student or research assistant positions are published on the website of the Department of Linguistics.
International students can also work non-research-related part-time jobs. Please refer to the Foreigners' Office.
As Freiburg is an attractive city, finding a suitable and affordable place to live can take a little while. The University of Freiburg offers all newly enrolled international students the possibility to apply for student housing via the International Office. In addition to these dormitories, which are run by the Studierendenwerk Freiburg (www.swfr.de/en), several independent residence halls are listed on the university website (https://uni-freiburg.de/internationaloffice/housing/). The Studierendenwerk Freiburg and the International Office also offer a list of available private rooms.
The University of Freiburg offers Welcome Days for international students as well as the Additional Programme for International Students (APIS). The SWFR's International Club also organises events and activities benefiting international students.
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