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People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
The Research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on language and communication, fed by linguistic and communication research, with a special interest in cognitive and societal processes. Such a multidisciplinary approach requires advanced research methodologies, including the analysis of big data, machine learning, brain research and advanced experimental techniques. The use of empirical data is the cornerstone of our programme, originating from real-life communication and from detailed experiments. In this way, specific existing theories can be tested and new theories can be developed to understand the richness and complexities of language, language processing and communication.
This programme is intended to prepare its students for a career in research, in particular for PhD positions, although many other career options in the fields of Linguistics and/or Communication Sciences are also open to you.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
The Research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on language and communication, fed by linguistic and communication research, with a special interest in cognitive and societal processes. Such a multidisciplinary approach requires advanced research methodologies, including the analysis of big data, machine learning, brain research and advanced experimental techniques. The use of empirical data is the cornerstone of our programme, originating from real-life communication and from detailed experiments. In this way, specific existing theories can be tested and new theories can be developed to understand the richness and complexities of language, language processing and communication.
This programme is intended to prepare its students for a career in research, in particular for PhD positions, although many other career options in the fields of Linguistics and/or Communication Sciences are also open to you.
Admission Requirements
7+
100+
01 Jul 2026
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,695 EUR
International
15,063 EUR
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MA Linguistics and Communication Sciences
24 monthsProgramme duration
15,063 EURTuition Fee/year
01 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
The Research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on language and communication, fed by linguistic and communication research, with a special interest in cognitive and societal processes. Such a multidisciplinary approach requires advanced research methodologies, including the analysis of big data, machine learning, brain research and advanced experimental techniques. The use of empirical data is the cornerstone of our programme, originating from real-life communication and from detailed experiments. In this way, specific existing theories can be tested and new theories can be developed to understand the richness and complexities of language, language processing and communication.
This programme is intended to prepare its students for a career in research, in particular for PhD positions, although many other career options in the fields of Linguistics and/or Communication Sciences are also open to you.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
People communicate by means of language. They do so effortlessly most of the time, which is miraculous given the complexity of language, language processing and communication. Studying this phenomenon asks for a broad multidisciplinary perspective.
The Research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on language and communication, fed by linguistic and communication research, with a special interest in cognitive and societal processes. Such a multidisciplinary approach requires advanced research methodologies, including the analysis of big data, machine learning, brain research and advanced experimental techniques. The use of empirical data is the cornerstone of our programme, originating from real-life communication and from detailed experiments. In this way, specific existing theories can be tested and new theories can be developed to understand the richness and complexities of language, language processing and communication.
This programme is intended to prepare its students for a career in research, in particular for PhD positions, although many other career options in the fields of Linguistics and/or Communication Sciences are also open to you.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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