Information on course of study: Master's Programme German as a Foreign Language (Master)

Information on course of study: Master's Programme German as a Foreign Language (Master)

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Numbers and facts

Course of study name: Master's Programme German as a Foreign Language (Master)
Duration: 4 Semester
Academic degree: Master of Arts
Language: German
Type of admission: Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester

Orientation and goals

In the master's degree in German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language (M.A.), students can combine the areas of multilingualism research, language and learning research, and intercultural communication. This programme trains students who wish to encourage multilingualism by working as qualified teachers in the area of German as a Foreign Language.

Course structure and content

This course of studies lasts 4 semesters. Part time study is possible. You will complete 120 credit points in the following areas:
  • linguistics (e.g. German grammar and grammar theory)
  • theorie and empiricism of second and foreign language acquisition
  • contrastive linguistics
  • intercultural communication
  • foreign and second language didactics
  • interdisciplinary module in languages and cultural studies
  • professionalisation area (languages, offers in other subjects, internships, projects, study abroad, etc.)

Reasons for studying

  • opportunity for relevant internships abroad
  • concept for excellent teaching
  • small learning groups
  • diverse opportunities for independent learning
  • Internationally recognised research
  • opportunities for individual professionalisation modules up to 15 credit points.
  • Internships, study abroad, study assistance, (conference organisation, tutorials, etc.) languages, journalistic writing, workshops, self-organised learning forms, choice of classes or modules in other subject areas
  • opportunity to take other language and cultural studies related modules in areas such as German studies, English studies, Slavic studies, Dutch Studies, art, media, or material culture up to 30 credit points.

Language skills

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need high knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
  • DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 3)
  • TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 5 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in German Studies or German as a Foreign Language or in a closely related field.

Application and admission

This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted for the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.

Overview application deadlines Master's programmes

Please note

For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 15 July for the winter semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).

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International applicants: There are different application procedures.

Careers and areas of work

The master's programme in German as a Foreign Language prepares students to teach the German language outside of the school system, in pre-schools, and abroad. Graduates can work in language schools abroad, as lecturers in German as a Foreign Language, and in adult education institutions. Due to a general increase in the importance of language education, there are also other career opportunities in politics, publishing, media, and research.

Your contact persons

Prüfungen
  • Gehring, Wolfgang
  • Academic Examinations Office
  • Contact form for students
Fragen zum Studiengang/-fach
  • Goschler, Juliana
  • Student representatives of German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language
Questions about studying
  • Beckmann, Antje
  • Griese, Nicole
Zentral
  • Study and Career Counselling Service

Documents: Regulations, forms, information

Documents
  • Allgemeine Informationen für Bewerber*innen mit internationalem Abschluss pdf
  • Häufig gestellte Fragen an das Prüfungsamt
  • Studiengangsflyer Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache (M.A.) pdf
  • Spezielle Informationen für Bewerber*innen mit internationalem Bachelorabschluss pdf
  • FAQs für die Masterbewerbung
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2023 pdf
  • Fakultätsbereich Fk III - Anlage 14 - 2023 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2023 pdf
P-Amt
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2012 pdf
  • Fakultätsbereich Fk III - Anlage 14 - 2021 pdf
  • Professionalisierungsbereich Fk III - Anlage 15 - 2014 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2016 pdf
  • Fakultätsbereich Fk III - Anlage 14 - 2019 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2011 pdf
  • Professionalisierungsbereich Fk III - Anlage 15 - 2012 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2017 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2016 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2013 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2015 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2012 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2010 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2021 pdf
  • Ordnung über die Durchführung von Prüfungen in elektronischer Form pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2013 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2017 pdf
  • Was bedeutet "Änderung der Prüfungsordnung" für Studierende?
  • Fakultätsmodul Fk III - Anlage 14 - 2009 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2011 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2008 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2019 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2022 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2022 pdf
I-Amt
  • Zugangsordnung Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache M.A. pdf
  • Studienverlaufsplan Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache (M.A.) pdf
Forms
  • Modulbescheinigung Master docx
  • Anzeige einer Prüfungsunfähigkeit pdf
  • Anmeldung der Abschlussarbeit pdf
Examinations and examiners Weiterführende Informationen Anerkennung
  • Blankoformular Master pdf