Language and Communication
Explore general linguistics, multilingualism, and communication contexts through a comprehensive Master of Arts degree.
Best for:Best for students with multilingual proficiency interested in general linguistics, sociolinguistics, and communication studies.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Language and Communication at the University of Basel is offered through various institutes within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The curriculum focuses on general linguistics, individual philological fields, and comparative or contrastive language studies. Students engage with key themes such as multilingualism, first and second language acquisition, and communication across everyday, work, informal, and institutional contexts. Taught across multiple languages, the programme provides a practical, immersive academic environment for studying language variation and history.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across general linguistics, philology, and communication fields
- Investigate comparative and contrastive linguistic structures and historical developments
- Examine multilingual societies, language acquisition processes, and communication in institutional contexts
- Engage with academic instruction and literature across multiple languages
- Fulfill credit and thesis requirements equivalent to the 120 ECTS curriculum
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German, English, Spanish / Castilian, French, Italian
Instruction: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
- Familiarity with linguistic concepts and theories
- Academic competency in relevant languages of instruction
- Analytical and critical thinking skills applied to textual and communication data
- Applicants must hold an eligible prior university degree meeting faculty admission criteria
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: April 30 / November 30
Prospective students must submit their application through the official university admissions portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language documentation are uploaded according to university guidelines.
- CV
- Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate
- Language proficiency proof
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