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Basic Information

Start of studies	Major: winter term Minor: winter and summer term
Standard period of studies	6 semester
Admission restriction	No restriction (no numerus clausus)
Language of instruction	All classes including work and exams will be in English.
Program and exam regulations	Program and exam regulation (only available in German)

At a Glance

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Dive into the fascinating world of language and research its profound impact on society, politics and culture! Are you passionate about communication? Do you wonder how language influences power structures in our globalised world? Do you want to understand how language can contribute to the change of societal structures? If so, then the new study programme Language, Discourse and Power is a good fit for you!
Perspectives

The B.A. Language, Discourse and Power prepares you for a vast number of professions.
᛫ Media and journalism: Become a critical media analysist and shape the way news and information are presented
᛫ Politics and international relations: Understand the power of rhetoric and discourse in national or international political contexts
᛫ Communications consultancy : Develop effective communication strategies and help others with starting new conversations
᛫ Sociological research: Apply your knowledge to research projects to decipher the complex connections between language, discourse, and power

Other possible professions for which the B.A. Language, Discourse and Power prepares you are: Public relations, the areas of university, human resources, publishing, media and media production, tourism, librarianship and documentation, science management, project management, content marketing, as well as language teaching in economic and industrial contexts, advertising, politics, commerce, and transportation.
Offers for Study-Orientation

We are currently working on a point-and-click adventure to offer prospective students some insight into the study programme B.A. Language, Discourse and Power. In the game, pupils won't only get to know the content and teachers of the study programme but will also be introduced to the university as a whole, as well as to the Institute for English and American Studies, in particular. Also take a look at the tab Get to know us! where our instructors introduce themselves and the study program.

Any Questions...

... on details of the study programme (contents, areas of specialisation)?

Linnea Garlepow, M.A.

Room 07 D07 (Wilhelm-Röpke-Straße 6)
Tel.: +49 6421-28-23260
garlepow@uni-marburg.de
Please register for office hours via mail.

More consulting and advising services, as well as general information regarding your studies can be found on the website of the Institute of English and American Studies. There, you will also find information on teachers, mentors, module managers, your student representatives, and the examination office.
... regarding course choice?

The Central Student Advising Office (ZAS) is the central place to go for information and advice on studying at Philipps University.

Walk-in office hours: Mon 9:30-12:30, Wed 14:00-17:00, Thu 14:00-17:00.
Counseling for employed people: Tue 17:00-19:00 by prior arrangement.

You can also reach the ZAS via the Studifon at +49 6421 28-22222.
... concerning the application process?

Questions regarding the application process, application forms and other documents before and during your studies are answered by the Office of Student Registration.

Office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 - 12:00 Uhr at the "Stud-i-Point", Biegenstr. 10, 35037 Marburg.
... about career orientation?

Our Career Center supports you if you are worried about your professional future, if you are considering going into the working world, or you are wondering about how you can use your academic qualifications strategically in a career.

Application

What do you need to apply?

University entrance qualification

If you are applying with a foreign university entrance qualification, we offer further information about the application process.

Alternatively, you can apply with a German General Higher Education Entrance Qualification, a German Specialized Higher Education Entrance Qualification¹or entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences, a German master craftsperson's examination, or comparable German degrees of vocational upgrading training or comparable professional qualifications.

Foreign applicants must provide proof of knowledge of the German language. The Level DSH II on the German language examination for university admission is required.

¹The university shall decide on the validity for this course of study.

Required skills specific to the course of study
When studying the program as a major, you are required to provide proof of a very high level of English proficiency (C1), when studying the program as a minor, it requires the English proficiency level B2.

Admission restriction
free (no NC = Numerus Clausus, i.e. no limitations of admission numbers if entry requirements are met)
When can you apply?

Deadline for the winter term 2024/25: 03.06.2024 - 20.09.2024
Application Portal

Our application portal provides information on the form and contents of the application.

If you are applying with a foreign university entrance qualification, please follow the process for international applicants.