
Applied Linguistics
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) that forms a reasonable basis for the master's program. The bachelor's "English Studies" from the University of Bonn is suitable for the master's program if linguistic modules have been attended. Other BAs are welcome if students passed modules that are of immediate relevance to the topics of Applied Linguistics and which account for at least 36 LP ("Leistungspunkte"; Credit Points), including 18 LP in practical English language courses. The requirements for practical language courses can be lowered if participants can attest to a comparable involvement with the English language by other means (e.g. English language competence certificates: or additional linguistics courses in relevant topic areas).
Note that in this context, "Applied Linguistics" refers to scientific research and not actual applications such as translating or language teaching. Graduates of BA programs explicitly focused on these areas are not technically excluded, but the corresponding applicants have to demonstrate that a sufficient background in linguistics in this sense has been acquired.
You may also apply if you have already acquired another master's degree and the required linguistic background (BA level). However, you cannot apply if you already have an MA in Applied Linguistics.
No minimum GPA.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Procedure & Selection
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Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- The application form for the University of Bonn.
- A notarized copy of their B.A. certificate and diploma supplement (students still enrolled in a B.A. program at the time of application, please submit their current transcript of grades).
- A certified copy of their high school diploma.
Please note that these documents should not be sent via post or e-mail, but need to be uploaded to the University of Bonn's application portal which can be accessed during the application period for this program.
Please upload additional documents such as additional certificates with your application (or send them to [email protected] during the application period in case the upload is not possible).
Note: after you have been accepted to the program, you will need to show a certificate attesting German language competence (DSH-1 or TestDaF TDN3) before registering as a student of the university.