Details of program The Institute of Germanic Languages and Literatures offers the following Master programs of study for German Linguistics within the framework of the German Linguistics and Literature program in the Faculty of Humanities: Master program in German Linguistics (major, 90 credits) Master program in German Linguistics (minor, 30 credits) Content and Program Goals (Master major 90 credits, minor 30 credits): Students who wish to participate in this Master program need to have solid basic knowledge of German and the ability to conduct scholarly work. Such knowledge and skills form the foundation for acquiring greater knowledge of the systematics, varieties and use of the German language, as well as its analysis. A variety of exemplary and specially selected topics are addressed in individual courses in order to make students more familiar with both theoretical and practical problems in the field of German linguistics. The program focuses on five main areas: The linguistic system (grammar, comparative linguistics, typology) Cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics (language acquisition, language and mental processes) Sociolinguistics (varieties, group and professional language, language norms) Pragmatics and communication research (interpersonal, public and intercultural communication) Text and discourse analysis Students will learn how to critically reflect on the current state of research and independently conduct small research projects. For detailed information see: legal basis
Scheme of program You will find the study plan models for the various courses of study here: Please select Master's major: German Linguistics (90 credits) Master's minor: German Linguistics (30 credits)
Combination possibilities The Master program in German Linguistics consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits. Any subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern can be chosen as a minor. However, students are not permitted to have German Linguistics or German Linguistics and Literature as a minor. The major can be combined with any minor subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern, with the exception of German Linguistics or German Studies Structure Major ECTS Minor ECTS 90 30 Available minors Minors you may choose
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of period of study
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in German Linguistics (major): a) Bachelor's degree in the branch of studies German Language and Literature from a Swiss university b) Bachelor's degree with a minor (60 ECTS credits) in German Language and Literature (German Studies), with additional attainments to be defined individually * c) Bachelor's degree with a minor (30 ECTS credits) in German Language and Literature (German Studies), with additional attainments to be defined individually * d) Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature (German Studies) from a recognized foreign university, with additional attainments to be defined individually * e) Bachelor's degree in another branch of studies, with an explicit request for admission and with additional attainments to be defined individually and which must be met in order for the student to be admitted to the program * * Additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits may be required. These can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies. The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified. Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from other Universities that allows admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (document in German) Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft (PDF, 73KB) Language requirements It is strongly recommended that you obtain a qualification in a classical language (Latin and/or Greek). Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature from other Universities that allows admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (document in German) Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft (PDF, 73KB)
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M A in German Linguistics, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester. Renewal of semester registration → Self-service Recognition of academic achievements Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration Application with a Swiss degree Online application Assessment Steps from application to registration Application with an international degree Online application CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
After completion of the Master's degree Doctorate/PhD Students who wish to participate in the Doctoral program must have a Master's degree in German Studies from the University of Bern, or a similar degree. You will find more detailed information on Doctoral programs in the Faculty of Humanities. Secondary Level II Teaching Diploma A Master's degree and the attainment of the Teaching Diploma for secondary school education at the Bern University of Teacher Education (PH) enable graduates to teach at the secondary school level. The Teaching Diploma is generally pursued as a double diploma for the major and minor. For further information, please contact the Institute for Secondary Level II Education at the Bern School of Education. The Career Service Office at the University of Bern and the Counseling Service of the Universities of Bern both provide information on how to begin a teaching career.
