Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in English philology or in a closely related subject.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
CEFR English
min C1
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least 180 points.
IELTS
min 6.5
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least 180 points.
TOEFL iBT
min 93
PTE Academic
min 76
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: At least 180 points.
UNIcert
min III
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Applicants whose mother tongue is not English must have sufficient knowledge of the English language. English language knowledge can also be proven by NULTE certificates (at least level C1) or by the successful completion of a course of study in which English language skills at GeR level C1 or higher are specified as an accredited competence goal within the last two years before the receipt of the application for admission. Successful completion of the tests must not be more than two years before the application for admission is received. Note for international applicants: German language skills do not have to be demonstrated for the enrolment. German language skills (if not already present) be acquired in the electives during the academic program.
Application & Admission
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Special Deadline Case:
Winter semester: No information provided by the university.
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
The following documents must be enclosed with the application for admission, which must be uploaded to the university server using the online portal:
The applicant's diploma in German or English translation if the originals are not in English or German; if a certificate of completion is not yet available, a certificate of achievement, credits, and average grade must be submitted.
A tabular curriculum vitae in German or English with a meaningful description of the educational path.
Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language if the applicant's mother tongue is not English (see language requirements). The proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language must be submitted by September 30th for enrollment for a winter semester and March 31st for enrollment for a summer semester.
A statement as to whether the applicant has successfully, unsuccessfully, or not yet completed a closely related master's degree.
A presentation of the motivation for studying the chosen course with reference to the previous educational path in the amount of max. 2 pages.
An explanation of which module package or which module packages the applicant intends to take based on his or her previous training.
Applications that are not received in full, in due form, or on time are excluded from the further procedure. The submitted documents remain with the university.
If a student makes it believable that he or she is at a disadvantage compared to other applicants due to disability due to the selection process, a suitable disadvantage compensation must be granted by the selection committee upon requеst.
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