Program Overview
The English Language and Linguistics at University of Freiburg is a MA programme in Humanities 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 English Language and Linguistics 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Freiburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language and Linguistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Essentials of Modern English Structure
- Present-Day English: Regional, Social and Stylistic Variability
- Language Change and the History of English
- Discourse and Communication
- Psycholinguistics: Language Acquisition and Bilingualism
- Corpus Linguistics and Language Technology
- Schools of Thought in English Linguistics
- Practical Language Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed application form
- A certified copy of your undergraduate diploma
- A certified copy of your transcript of records outlining the contents of your undergraduate degree
- Proof of successful completion of an English language examination (if necessary)
- Two letters of recommendation from academic teaching staff (in German or English)
- A statement of intent (two to three pages, in English), in which the applicant states his or her reasons for seeking acceptance to the MA program
- A 2,500 word essay written in English on the subject of the applicantââ¬â¢s choice, which relates to one of the English Language and Linguistics modules
- A chronological CV (two to three pages in length, written in English)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 145 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Freiburg 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 University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
