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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Bachelor English Social Sciences

Language, Discourse and Power Combined BachelorLanguage, Discourse and Power

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Students majoring in English receive intensive linguistic training in English. The primary focus is on the interaction of language use and power structures. This will teach you to analyse, describe and reflect on the role of language in social and media-centric negotiation processes, as well as its role in creating, maintaining and changing power structures in a scientifically sound manner. You can choose from modules on intercultural communication, sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis, language and the media. Towards the end of your degree programme, you will also focus intensively on scholarly communication. An integral part of the combined Bachelor's degree is the MarSkills programme, in which you will acquire valuable, future-oriented skills.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

English Linguistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Language, Discourse and Power Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Language, Discourse and Power Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Language, Discourse and Power Combined Bachelor programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Language, Discourse and Power Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Language, Discourse and Power Combined Bachelor? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Philipps-Universität Marburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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