Data and Discourse Studies Technical University of Darmstadt

The Data and Discourse Studies programme examines the relationship between language, knowledge and society.

The aim is to impart methodological competence in dealing with digital research data in the humanities and social sciences. These research data are primarily linguistic and visual data – texts and images. In view of the ever-increasing amount of data, there is a growing need for methods that not only measure and categorise the data but also explain and interpret it.

30 CP internship option via Viewport area

Requirements for admission to the Master’s degree programme (and thereby university enrolment) are comprised of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: history, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science, sociology, or a related subject.

Admission to the Master’s degree programme may also depend on additional requirements.

For further questions, please contact the departmental adviser’s office. Please note the general information on the Master’s degree programme, including information for students with degrees from abroad: International Admission.

The registration fee totals about 380 EUR per semester. This includes administrative fees and the semester ticket ("Deutschlandticket"). The area of validity of the semester ticket will be extended to all public transportation companies that participate in the "Deutschlandticket" offer throughout Germany.

Registration fees

Estimated living expenses are about 700 EUR to 900 EUR per month. Please note that these costs are just a rough estimation and can vary greatly depending on your way of life, your accommodation, etc.

Costs and budget

International students can work while studying at TU Darmstadt. For example, you can apply for any of the student jobs offered by TU Darmstadt.

Jobs & part-time work

TU Darmstadt's International Affairs Department assists international students in their search for accommodation through its Housing Assistance Office. A major science hub, Darmstadt is home to multiple research institutions, three universities, and many high-technology companies, all of which attract people from around the world. A wide variety of accommodations that vary in size, furnishing, and rent are available in Darmstadt and its vicinity. As the university does not own or manage student housing, we support students in finding housing in private and public student dormitories or on the private market. In order to improve your chances in finding the optimal place to live, we recommend that you start your search early. We are happy to assist you in this process. Please make sure to register online on the housing assistance website for international students.

Our services include the distribution of an “Accommodation Guide” that includes links to private and public student dormitories, hotels and youth hostels, and a “Housing Guide” that provides tips on how to search for accommodation in Darmstadt.