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Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Master of Arts in German as a Foreign and Second Language (M.A.)

Original title: Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (M.A.)

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This Master's degree prepares students to teach German as a foreign and second language, emphasizing linguistic, didactic, and cultural competencies for working with diverse learners in schools and adult education.

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Overview

Why this program?

Hybrid
Language & Cultural Studies
Focus on linguistic, didactic, and cultural skills
Support for learners from diverse backgrounds
Part-time study with flexible blended learning
Master of Arts in German as a Foreign and Second Language (M.A.)

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for careers in language teaching, adult education, and cultural integration programs involving German language learners.

Career outcomes

  • German language teacher in schools
  • Adult education instructor
  • Language program coordinator
  • Curriculum developer for German language teaching
  • Cultural mediator

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced German linguistic skills
  • Didactics of German as a foreign and second language
  • Cultural competence and diversity awareness
  • Designing language learning materials
  • Research methods in language education

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS; At least one year of relevant professional experience after bachelor's degree (30 ECTS); Advanced German language skills (TestDaF minimum TDN 4, DSH-2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2); Alternatively, university entrance qualification, at least 3 years relevant work experience, and passing an aptitude test
Deadline31 August for winter semester; Last day of February for summer semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionTuition Fee
Fees1,560 Euros per semester for first to fourth semesters plus semester contribution; 780 Euros per semester thereafter
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

German language teacher in schools
Adult education instructor
Language program coordinator
Curriculum developer for German language teaching
Cultural mediator

University

Saarland University

Saarland University is located in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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