Master of Arts in German as a Second and Foreign Language
Interdisciplinary master’s programme preparing professionals for teaching German as a foreign/second language and migration-related education.
Best for:Best for graduates in linguistics, education, or related fields seeking to specialize in German as a foreign/second language with a focus on migration, intercultural education, and research-based teaching.
Overview
This Master of Arts programme at Trier University equips graduates with advanced linguistic, pedagogical, and didactic skills for teaching German as a second or foreign language. It integrates research-based training, intercultural education, and practical teaching experience, including a mandatory internship. The curriculum covers language acquisition, multilingualism, migration education, and cultural studies, with a focus on both German-speaking and non-German-speaking contexts. Students benefit from international guest lecturers and collaborative projects, preparing them for careers in education, cultural management, and migration support. The programme is fully taught in German and requires strong proficiency in the language.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced linguistic and pedagogical skills for teaching German as a second or foreign language in diverse contexts.
- Engage in research-based teaching and practice through interdisciplinary modules and a mandatory teaching internship.
- Explore the role of language in subject teaching, migration-related multilingual learning, and intercultural education.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate teaching strategies for multilingual and migration-related classrooms.
- Collaborate on international projects and engage with guest lecturers to gain global perspectives on language education.
- Complete a master’s dissertation (30 ECTS) under academic supervision, contributing to the field of German as a foreign/second language.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in teaching, or a Bachelor’s degree in a subject with a minimum of 30 ECTS in linguistics, literature, cultural studies, or social and educational sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: German; C1 proficiency (e.g., DSD II, telc Deutsch C1, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, TestDaF TDN 4, or DSH-2). No minimum English requirement.
Instruction: German
- Proven academic background in linguistics, literature, cultural studies, or social/educational sciences.
- Strong proficiency in German (C1 level) for coursework and research.
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and teaching practices.
- Experience or interest in migration-related education and multilingualism.
- Non-EU citizens: Application deadlines vary by semester (15 January 2027 for summer semester, 31 May 2027 for winter semester).
- German/EU citizens or applicants with a BA/MA from a German university: Application deadlines are 15 March 2027 (summer semester) and 15 September 2027 (winter semester).
- No age restrictions or residency requirements beyond standard EU/non-EU student visa policies.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (summer semester 2027), 31 May 2027 (winter semester 2027/28), 15 March 2027 (summer semester 2027, EU/German citizens), 15 September 2027 (winter semester 2027/28, EU/German citizens)
Applicants must submit their application through Trier University’s online portal (Porta-System). Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, language certificates (German C1), a CV, and a letter of motivation. Non-EU citizens must also provide proof of health insurance and, if applicable, a visa or residence permit. Detailed instructions are available on the university’s application website.
- Completed application form
- Proof of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Official German language certificate (C1 level)
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of health insurance
- Visa/residence permit (for non-EU citizens)
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