Linguistics (MA)
University of Göttingen · Göttingen, Europe
Duration
24 mo
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About this programme
Linguistics in all its variety: In this Master's degree programme, students can deepen their knowledge of modern formal linguistics as well as learn about new aspects of the subject. The programme focuses on synchronic syntax and phonology. However, diachronic issues are also a part of the education you will receive, and empirical work is also included. The Master's programme conveys in-depth and reflected knowledge of fundamental descriptive and analytical theories and methods. In addition, students will also acquire the skills needed for independent and interdisciplinary scientific work in issues that are pertinent to all individual languages. Subject-specific studies comprise 42 credits in modules on the topics of descriptive linguistics, phonology, theory of language change, theoretical linguistics, and empirical methods in linguistics as well as linguistic research strategies. “Module packets” are offered in other subjects with a scope of 36 and 18 credits. PDF Download
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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E.G. Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 IELTS Academic: 5.5
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Prerequisites
BA degree or equivalent degree Evidence must be submitted of credits in general linguistics, linguistics or a specific philology to the extent of at least 60 credits, including a total of at least 36 credits from the areas of syntax, phonology, morphology, semantics, empiricism (language courses in philological subjects, psycholinguistics and/or corpus-based data acquisition); academic achievement in language practice can be considered as relevant for the MA programme with up to 12 credits.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
BA degree or equivalent degree Evidence must be submitted of credits in general linguistics, linguistics or a specific philology to the extent of at least 60 credits, including a total of at least 36 credits from the areas of syntax, phonology, morphology, semantics, empiricism (language courses in philological subjects, psycholinguistics and/or corpus-based data acquisition); academic achievement in language practice can be considered as relevant for the MA programme with up to 12 credits. English: E.G. Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 IELTS Academic: 5.5.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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