Career prospects

There are a variety of career options for our graduates:

• in adult education
• in the media (publishing houses, newspapers, magazines, television)
• in communications technology or the data processing industry, documentation, text and information processing, as well as in automatic translating
• in the clinical sphere, such as language therapy; this requires either a special masters’ degree (e.g. clinical linguistics, University of Marburg), or an additional training programme in speech therapy
• in public relations work in associations or enterprises

You can find out more about career entry in the interview series #dreamjob - Starting a career. Alumni of the University of Konstanz report on their very personal career entry.

Graduate studies

• Linguistik (areas of specialisation: General Linguistics, English Language and Linguistic, German / Germanic Linguistics, Romance Languages and Linguistics, Slavic Languages and Linguistics) (M.A.)
• Multilingualism (M.A.)
• Speech and Language Processing (M.A.)

Start of study

Winter semester

Study structure

You can find an exemplary structure of the study programme in this table.

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Internship

You have to complete an internship of at least 3 months during the semester break or spend a semester abroad. The staff of the university’s Career Service are here to help you find a suitable placement.

Stay abroad

To enhance your foreign language skills we highly recommend you to spend the 4th or 5th semester abroad. The university promotes study abroad via the Erasmus+ programme and numerous other exchange programmes.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three Questions to Stephanie, B.A. Linguistics
• Three Questions to Stephanie, B.A. Linguistics

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• PocketGuide B.A. Linguistics – Discover the study course with quizzes and tidbits
• Information page for the M.A. Linguistics
• Information page of the Department for Linguistics
• Lecture Recordings (Linguistics)

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent.

Orientation procedures
If you intend to study at a university in Baden-Württemberg, you will need to submit proof of having completed an orientation procedure along with your university application. You must enclose proof of participation in the orientation procedure with your application documents. Here you will find a list of the orientation procedures recognised by the University of Konstanz.

Further information can be found in the admission regulations.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

Foreign language skills
You need a very good knowledge of the specific main language. No previous practical language skills are required if you wish to study Italian, Russian, or Spanish. You can gain these skills in language courses during your studies.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

The language mainly used in class is German.

• Enthusiasm for language(s) and their structure
• Ability to think in a formal and networked way
• Very good English skills

PocketGuide – Get to know the study programme
Is the course of studies B.A. Linguistics at the University of Konstanz something for you? Find out everything about studying linguistics at the University of Konstanz in our PocketGuide B.A. Linguistics (in German). You can take your first lessons and quizzes on subject contents and test your expectations of your studies.

Application documents

During the online application process, you will need to enter various kinds of information (school grades, attendance periods etc.) and upload various PDF documents. Please make sure that you have the relevant documentation ready. This may include:

• your Abitur certificate (German general higher education entrance qualification)
• documentation of any volunteering you may have done (FSJ, FÖJ etc.)
• any documentation about vocational training you may have completed
• any other required documents (medical certificate etc.)

An electronic assistant will guide you through the application process. Required fields are marked by an asterisk (*).

Application Guide
The PocketGuide Application will guide you as you take all the steps towards submitting a successful application to your first-choice study programme at the University of Konstanz.

An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.09.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services .

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D 409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Departmental student advisory service
Dr. Anika Lloyd-Smith
Contact person room G 121
Phone: +49 7531 88-2581
Email: linguistik.studienberatung@uni-konstanz.de