European Master in Lexicography (EMLex)
Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)Program Overview
The European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\xc3\xa4t Erlangen-N\xc3\xbcrnberg (Erlangen Campus) is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Erlangen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- 1st semester: Basic modules in which students learn the fundamentals of lexicography and linguistics, as well as soft skills.
- 2nd semester (abroad): Advanced modules (usually block seminars) on metalexicography, the history of lexicography, data modeling in digital lexicography, dictionary use, specialist lexicography and terminology, computer lexicography, dictionaries in translation, lexicology and etymology, learner lexicography, dictionary design and compilation.
- 3rd semester: Modules in which a specialization is chosen in preparation for the Master’s thesis and a work placement lasting several weeks is completed.
- 4th semester: Writing the Master’s thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have a Higher Educational Institution (HEI) degree in the area of
- (Computational/Applied) Linguistics
- (Foreign) Languages
- Translation
- Communication/Media
- Book Studies / Library and Information Science
- or other relevant disciplines, subject to the consent of and the approval by the Consortium\xc2\x92s admission committee.
If your HEI degree is still in progress, you may nevertheless submit an application. The restriction in this case will be that the HEI degree certificate is available before the EMLex study course begins.
Language
Proficiency in\xc2\xa0English and German is essential for participation because the courses will be taught\xc2\xa0in these two languages. Language requirements are either:
- at least level B1 in English and at least level B2 in German or:
- at least level B1 in German and at least level B2 in English
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 2,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\xc3\xa4t Erlangen-N\xc3\xbcrnberg (Erlangen Campus) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)
Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)
Nuremberg, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120