University of Potsdam

International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Language and Literary Studies, Health Sciences, Neurosciences
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter semester:  15 Aug
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Application:
Uni-Assist
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a subject/degree program relevant to the degree program in experimental, empirical cognitive sciences or academic speech therapy, or in an experimental degree program closely related to one of these fields/degree programs.

Required ECTS credits: 180.

The experimental and empirical skills and competencies are to be proven as follows:

  1. Statistics and/or quantitative research methods with a total of 6 CP, and
  2. Knowledge in the area of experimental cognitive sciences (psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, developmental psychology, biopsychology) totaling 12 CP.

If the applicant demonstrates up to 3 CP fewer than the credit points respectively required mentioned above, the Examination Board will assess on a case-by-case basis whether the applicant nevertheless fulfills the necessary prerequisites for the academic program despite lacking credit points.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CERF English
min C1
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least B.
IELTS
min 7
Specification: At least 6.5 in each field.
TOEFL iBT
min 95
UNIcert
min III
languageGerman
CERF German
min A2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
The English language knowledge can also be proven by a certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education, or a certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as the official language.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 01 (German)April 01 (EU)April 01 (Non EU)
Summer semester:
In 5 days free webinar
How to apply via Uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Admission test/interview:
None
Application:
Uni-Assist
Application Fee:
free of charge

Application Documents

  1. Completed and signed admissions application. The admission application is the document that is compiled as a result of your online application on uni-assist.
  2. Simple copy (i.e. uncertified) of the German- or English-language graduation certificate from your first degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Diplom, Magister).
    If your graduation or preliminary certificate is in a language other than German or English, then you must submit a German or English translation certified by a sworn translator, along with a simple copy of this document.
    If documentation of your first professional qualification is not yet available by the admission application deadline, you can still apply for admission. You must have (with a transcript of records, uncertified will suffice):
    1. At least 140 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 180 CP.
    2. At least 170 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 210 CP.
    3. At least 200 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 240 CP.
  3. Diploma Supplement: a simple copy (i.e. uncertified) of the diploma supplement or other relevant documentation from your university regarding all coursework completed for your first professional degree.  You may also submit the module manual or the study and examination regulations of your degree program to evidence your qualification. If this coursework was completed at an institution of higher education other than the University of Potsdam, then this proof must include information regarding the credit points, form, content, and the examination modalities.
  4. If applicable, a placement notification for the first semester.
  5. English language skills (see language requirements).

Further Information

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