English Linguistics (MA) University of Regensburg

The medium of instruction and examination is English. The Master's thesis must be written in English.

The MA in English Linguistics is a programme that provides an in-depth understanding of the English language in its structures, history, and varieties. It also teaches advanced academic, research, and presentation skills and contains options for studies abroad and internships. Reflecting the department's internationally renowned research orientation, the programme includes a focus and modules on variationist linguistics and varieties of English, including language evolution, language contact, and multilingualism.

Standard period of study: four semesters
Maximum period of study: six semesters

1 June for the winter semester of the same year

The duration of the programme is four semesters, during which 120 credits must be achieved in ten modules. These credits come from the assessed courses, a Master's thesis, and a practical component.

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Students have the chance to integrate a self-organised, relevant internship abroad into their studies. They can also apply to study abroad and transfer credits towards their studies at the University of Regensburg.

Students can apply to study abroad and transfer credits to their studies at the University of Regensburg.

The MA programme is designed to expand the scope of a first academic qualification while also incorporating practical options. A self-selected and self-organised internship is incorporated into the programme structure.

No tuition fees

Student service fee: approx. 200 EUR per semester (includes a public transport ticket valid for the entire semester)

You will need a minimum of about 1,000 EUR per month (including rent, food, clothing, insurance, books, and study materials).

• An above-average first academic degree earned in a programme with components relevant / related to English Linguistics – usually a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or equivalent or higher.
• Applicants must also demonstrate their aptitude for the English Linguistics graduate programme.

Applicants must demonstrate an excellent command of the English language at level C1 of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Students without prior knowledge of the German language have to reach a level of A1 (according to CEFR) in German or prove they have taken at least 120 hours of German classes by the end of their first year of study. Language courses are available at the university.

1 June for the winter semester of the same year

Students can apply for a "Deutschlandstipendium" scholarship. More information on funding can be found here.

Students from EU member states and Switzerland do not need a work permit. Students from non-EU states who are registered at a German university are allowed to work 140 days per year.
Please note that almost all employers require good German language skills.

The International Office will try to assist students in finding a room in a student dormitory or on the private market. The price for a room in a student dormitory ranges from approx. 300 EUR to 450 EUR per month.
For more information about student housing, please contact international.accommodation@ur.de.

International students will find many points of contact and services within the department and at the University of Regensburg for support in academic, organisational, and everyday-life matters, e.g.:

• Academic counsellors
• Degree programme coordination (student advisory service at the department)
• International Office
• Central Department for Course Counselling
• Student union for Niederbayern/Oberpfalz