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Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics

Master’s programme

Data Science
Society and Democracy
Languages

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2025/26

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German, English

type of study programme

Full-time

The diversity of human language

The Master's programme Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics is characterised by a wide range of focus areas. You will deepen your theoretical and empirical knowledge and have numerous opportunities to tailor the programme to your individual interests through the "Open Window Module" — whether by specialising in key areas of linguistics, gaining practical experience, or choosing an interdisciplinary or interfaculty master's module.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be interested in various languages and language in general and enjoy encountering different cultures, different ways of thinking and different behaviours. For admission to this master’s programme you must have already completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Linguistics at the University of Graz

The main content of the study programme includes grammar theory, language comparison, multilingualism, language and cognition, and language and society. The Master’s programme especially fosters your individual interests and encourages active engagement in empirical research.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to broaden your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate, you will be able to work in areas closely linked to language and communication. These include research and teaching at (non-)university institutions and, depending on your specialisation and additional qualifications, also career paths in general education (foreign language teaching, German as a foreign language, adult education), libraries, archives and documentation, healthcare, the media, public administration and international organisations as well as the service sector (human resources development, PR, language standardisation and planning) or industry (language and communication technology).

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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