24 monthsProgramme duration
13,000 EURTuition Fee/year
Aug, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Linguistics at Aarhus University offers an in-depth exploration of language structure, use, and diversity. Students gain analytical skills through qualitative, quantitative, and computational methods, with emphasis on functionalist theories, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and experimental approaches. The curriculum is strongly research-orientated, allowing students to design empirical studies, participate in ongoing research, and work on applied projects. Students explore topics ranging from language description and variation to computational modelling and language technology. Linguists contribute to the development of language technologies such as speech recognition, machine translation, and automatic text parsing.
The programme includes opportunities for internships and practical collaborations, preparing students for research or applied linguistic work. Learning takes place in a tight-knit academic community, supported by a vibrant student culture. Courses reflect the department's international research strengths, and students are encouraged to align projects with personal academic and career goals.
Career:
Graduates can become specialists in various fields in Linguistics. Depending on your specialization and personal preferences you make take on many different types of roles, including language analyst, data analyst, consultant, editor, developer, researcher, teacher, or advisor in linguistic, educational, or digital sectors.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Linguistics at Aarhus University offers an in-depth exploration of language structure, use, and diversity. Students gain analytical skills through qualitative, quantitative, and computational methods, with emphasis on functionalist theories, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, and experimental approaches. The curriculum is strongly research-orientated, allowing students to design empirical studies, participate in ongoing research, and work on applied projects. Students explore topics ranging from language description and variation to computational modelling and language technology. Linguists contribute to the development of language technologies such as speech recognition, machine translation, and automatic text parsing.
The programme includes opportunities for internships and practical collaborations, preparing students for research or applied linguistic work. Learning takes place in a tight-knit academic community, supported by a vibrant student culture. Courses reflect the department's international research strengths, and students are encouraged to align projects with personal academic and career goals.
Career:
Graduates can become specialists in various fields in Linguistics. Depending on your specialization and personal preferences you make take on many different types of roles, including language analyst, data analyst, consultant, editor, developer, researcher, teacher, or advisor in linguistic, educational, or digital sectors.
Admission Requirements
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
- a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission
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