Program Overview

Sprachwissenschaft Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor's program in Sprachwissenschaft (Linguistics) at the University of Konstanz is a foundational study program that leads to a first professional qualifying degree. It can also be chosen as a minor subject within another humanities Bachelor's program.

Program Description

The program aims to make implicit linguistic knowledge conscious and understandable, explaining the structure, history, and use of languages. The Bachelor's program in Linguistics at the University of Konstanz provides insights into the structure, history, and usage of languages, focusing on the systematic study of language.

Degree and Duration

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Start of Studies: Winter semester
• Standard Period of Study: 6 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 180

Admission Requirements

• General Admission Requirement: General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or an equivalent recognized higher education entrance qualification.
• Language Requirements: Very good knowledge in the respective language focus is recommended. For languages like Italian, Russian, and Spanish, it is possible to start the study without prior language knowledge, which can be acquired through language courses during the study.
• German Language Requirement: Foreign applicants need to provide proof of German language proficiency at the level of DSH-2/TestDaF 4.

Program Structure

The program includes a comprehensive study of linguistics, with the possibility of choosing from various linguistic fields such as general linguistics, English linguistics, German linguistics, Romance linguistics, and Slavic linguistics. It also offers practical skills in data and information literacy, career-oriented qualifications, and social engagement.

Career Prospects

Graduates have a range of career opportunities, including:

• Adult education
• Media (publishing, newspapers, magazines, television)
• Communication technology or data processing industry
• Clinical areas, such as speech therapy (with additional qualifications)
• Public relations for associations and companies

Further Study Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor's degree, students can pursue Master's programs such as:

• Linguistics with focuses on general linguistics, English linguistics, German linguistics, Romance linguistics, and Slavic linguistics
• Multilingualism
• Speech and Language Processing

Tuition Fees

• Semester Contribution: All students must pay a semester contribution, which is similar across German universities.
• Tuition Fees for International Students in the First Degree Program: International students from outside the EU/EEA may be required to pay tuition fees, unless they are exempt (e.g., EU/EEA citizens, certain education-inlanders).
• Tuition Fees for Second Degree Programs: Tuition fees apply for all students pursuing a second degree.

Application and Enrollment

• Application Period: 07.05. - 15.09.
• Required Application Documents: Include the (Abitur) certificate, proof of voluntary services, documents related to vocational training, and other relevant documents.
• Language Proficiency: Proof of German language proficiency is required for foreign applicants.

Contact and Further Information

For general questions about study orientation, study choice, or study doubts, the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) is available. For content-related and organizational questions about the program, the departmental student advisory service for Linguistics can be contacted.