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Multilingualism and Regionality University of Regensburg

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Regensburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Linguistics

Focus

Linguistics, General and Comparative Linguistics

Target group

The Master’s degree course is aimed at graduates with a first BA certificate of academic degree in Philologies with a linguistic focus (English Studies, German Studies, Romance Studies, Slavic Studies, General and Comparative Linguistics) who enjoy language and research.

Annotation

The degree course is research-oriented, international and interdisciplinary.
The course is unique in Germany due to its regional focus and an integrated one-semester stay abroad at a renowned partner university.

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Certificate of academic degree or equivalent degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters (180 CP) or comparable scope of studies in the subject of General Comparative Linguistics, English/American Studies, German Studies, Romance Studies, Slavic Studies or a related subject with an average grade of at least 2.50.
At least 50 credit points in a linguistic field or related fields.
Proof of a specific aptitude for the course; This is provided by a successfully completed aptitude procedure.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The lecture period is interrupted from 24.12.2026 to 6.01.2027 and on 01.11. 2026.
  • Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027The lecture period is interrupted on 26 May 2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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