Overview

The programme consists of the compulsory modules Foundations, Language, Electives, Specialisation (possible specialisations are Historical Linguistics, Functional and Cognitive Linguistics or Applied Linguistics), Extension and Research Support. To complete the programme, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.

Key features

The master’s programme at University of Vienna strives to equip students with the necessary competences to develop and implement questions, concepts and methods for research projects, and adequately present them in English.

Since English is the language of instruction in this English Language and Linguistics master’s programme, students learn to deal with complex issues in English.

Career:

Graduates are qualified to independently develop and work on research questions. They gain detailed insight into the complexity of the English language and its characteristics and are well-qualified in the following three main subject areas: linguistics, research competence and language proficiency. Depending on their additional qualifications and the current situation on the labour market, graduates of the bachelor’s programme are qualified to work in the educational, cultural, media or communication sector.

Programme Structure

Concepts include:

Historical linguistics

Applied linguistics

Functional linguistics

Structural analysis

Research methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold an eligible higher education degree of at least three years from a post-secondary educational institution in the same discipline as the master programme you intend to study.
An eligible bachelor’s or diploma degree from a recognised post-secondary educational institution is always the prerequisite for all master’s programmes.
Both the section of the Universities Act relating to academic regulations and the current curriculum of the master’s programme are binding.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1504 EUR / year

≈ 1504 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

778 EUR / year

≈ 778 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

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Overview

Key features

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vienna

Funding

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