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Master German Social Sciences

Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – MehrsprachigkeitLinguistics: Acquisition, Communication, Multilingualism

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Our versatile Master's program opens up linguistic approaches to diverse areas such as everyday communication, language acquisition and language education, second language acquisition, social media and digital forms of communication, dialects and language variation, language contact, and grammar. We combine a clear research orientation with relevant application areas and interventions in practice. The special feature of this program is the great freedom in individual focus setting. In addition to German, you can scientifically engage with English, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, and build and expand your practical/communicative competencies in these languages. Immediate applicability results from the opportunity to specialize in German as a Foreign and Second Language as well as from the possibilities for in-depth study in the practical areas of didactics, digital humanities, and communication in specific contexts.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

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

Linguistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – Mehrsprachigkeit at Universität Potsdam

Is Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – Mehrsprachigkeit at Universität Potsdam taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – Mehrsprachigkeit 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 Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – Mehrsprachigkeit at Universität Potsdam? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Linguistik im Kontext Erwerb – Kommunikation – Mehrsprachigkeit? ▼

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 Universität Potsdam — 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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