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Angewandte Linguistik

Master of Arts; tuition language: German

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Description

The degree programme places the text as the object of analysis at the centre of applied linguistics, which deals with communicative challenges in everyday professional life. This includes, in particular, communication with the public in various professional contexts (such as the press and media, politics and administration, business and science). The degree programme therefore teaches theoretical approaches and methodological skills from text and writing studies as well as discourse and variety linguistic insights into the textual worlds of various social fields of activity. In addition to the fundamentally research-oriented focus of the degree programme, various modules focus specifically on practical experience and testing.

Module Handbook

Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule

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Course Catalogue

Institute for Linguistics and Literature

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Semesters 4
Language German. Individual courses/modules can be offered in English. It can be assumed that scientific literature must be read and edited in English.
Start of studies Winter semester recommended; summer semester possible without study guarantee
Internship ---
Admission requirements 1. A degree J.B.A. Germanistikof TU Darmstadt (reference programme) or an equivalent degree;

2. additional requirements:
Study regulations
Competences description.

See also: General information on applying to a master's degree programme.
Admission procedure Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions.
Application Application portal and application deadlines
How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to know Costs and budget
Pre-Courses, orientation week, getting started
Preparatory courses for international students
Study Abroad
Part-time studies
Doctoral Studies
TU Darmstadt Career Service
Alumni careers

Linguistic and Literary Computing, M.A.

The job market for graduates of Applied Linguistics is generally broad and varied. Graduates are especially sought for positions at universities, in literary and linguistic teaching and research as well as in language teaching in the private school system. Other career opportunities can be found in schoolbook and textbook editing, in publishing houses (e.g. in editing), in radio, TV and newspaper editorial teams, in PR and advertisement agencies, in libraries and archives, in international organisations, at Goethe Institutes, as well as in the cultural sector (e.g. as dramaturge at theaters). With additional business qualifications, they can find employment in business enterprises (e.g. in marketing and distribution or in human resources).

For this reason it is important to start early in the degree program to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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