Overview

The bilingual concept and implementation of the degree programme is innovative. Courses are held in German and English; students can choose to write their Master’s thesis in either language. In the compulsory elective area, students can opt to focus on one of the two languages, or to study both equally.

During the German and English Linguistics at Leibniz University Hannover, students explore and learn about the development, structure and use of the German and English languages. The subject matter of the degree programme is the current structure and use of the German and English languages (standard varieties as well as regional and social varieties) taking into account the historical and socio-cultural context as well as linguistic contact. Research methodology knowledge and skills are also taught. In addition to acquiring research-oriented qualifications, students on this degree programme can also gain application-oriented knowledge and skills in fields of practice such as language teaching and media communication.

Careers

Doctorate and an academic career
Adult education
Publishing
Field of culture
Media and public relations
Language teaching
Cultural and research management
Institutions and organisations involved in national and European language and education policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contrastive linguistics
Language variation and linguistic change
Media communication, language in use and interaction
Multilingualism and applied linguistics
Research methods in linguistics
Research-oriented knowledge and skills in linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hannover, Germany

Disciplines

Linguistics German and Scandinavian studies British Studies View 25 other Masters in Linguistics in Germany

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study

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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

870 EUR / year

≈ 870 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

870 EUR / year

≈ 870 EUR / year

Additional Details

All students are required to pay a semester fee every semester: €434.91

Living costs

Hannover

Germany

740 - 1117 EUR / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hannover

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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