Linguistics Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

Overview

Degree: Bachelor
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Linguistics

What our students say

The range of subjects covered by the linguistics programme at Bielefeld University is very broad. That’s what convinced me to study here. I also made friends quickly during the freshers’ week and got to know lots of fellow students on campus. In the future, I’d like to work in technical writing and, for example, write user manuals for complex technical devices.
 
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Interdisciplinary approaches
The Bachelor's degree programme in Linguistics at Bielefeld University integrates various disciplines such as the humanities, computer sciences, social sciences and neurosciences. This interdisciplinary approach promotes a comprehensive understanding of linguistic communication and its diverse aspects.

Practice-orientated teaching
The programme combines theoretical foundations with practical applications by testing the theories developed on specific linguistic issues. This enables students to apply and deepen their knowledge directly.

Research and development
The close link between teaching and research offers students an early insight into current projects and developments in linguistic research. This experience promotes critical thinking and the ability to utilise new scientific findings.

Diverse areas of expertise
The degree programme covers a broad spectrum, including semantics, grammar, phonetics, discourse analysis as well as neuro-, computer- and psycholinguistics. This diversity allows students to pursue their individual interests and specialise.

Skills for the labour market
The skills acquired during the programme prepare students optimally for various professional fields in which knowledge of language and language use plays a central role.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Language Technology: Graduates find employment in language technology, where they can work on the development and optimization of speech processing systems, for example in software development or at companies that offer voice-controlled technologies.

Corporate Communications: Career opportunities exist in corporate communications, where professionals are responsible for designing internal and external communication strategies to improve linguistic clarity and effectiveness.

Media Professions: Positions in the media, such as journalism or editorial roles, are also possible, allowing graduates to utilize their skills in analyzing and presenting complex linguistic content.

Technical Documentation: The program also qualifies graduates for roles in technical documentation, where they create instructions and manuals to clearly explain and describe products.

Research and Science: An academic career in research is also an option, with graduates working at universities or research institutes and contributing to linguistic studies or projects.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Linguistics comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with One Minor Subject

As Major Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Biology Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies French German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Literary Studies Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Social Sciences Sociology Spanish

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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