Master of Arts in German as a Foreign and Second Language (Vietnamese-German Context)
A double-degree MA programme combining German language pedagogy with Southeast Asian cultural studies, taught jointly by Leipzig University and Vietnam National University in Hanoi.
Best for:Best for language educators, cultural specialists, and researchers interested in German language pedagogy with a regional focus on Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Overview
This joint Master’s programme between Leipzig University and Vietnam National University offers a double-degree in German as a Foreign and Second Language with a focus on Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Students alternate between Leipzig and Hanoi, engaging in modules on methodology, linguistics, and cultural studies while completing a mandatory internship. The programme integrates German and English instruction, with DAAD-funded scholarships covering the Hanoi semester. Graduates gain expertise in language teaching, cultural exchange, and regional studies, preparing for careers in academia, media, or international organisations.
What you'll do
- Complete modules in methodology/didactics, linguistics/phonetics, and cultural studies across three core areas.
- Engage in project-based work focusing on Vietnamese cultural and linguistic contexts.
- Participate in a mandatory internship of at least five weeks in Vietnam or Germany.
- Develop expertise in German and English academic literature, with integrated language courses.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in professional fields to bridge theory and practice.
- Immerse in cross-cultural academic environments through study in both Leipzig and Hanoi.
- Prepare for careers in language teaching, cultural management, or international organisations.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, German studies, education, or a related field (exact requirements vary by country; check university website).
Degree offered: Master of Arts (double degree from Leipzig University and Vietnam National University)
Language: German: C1 level (official certificate required, e.g., telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, DSH-2, or TestDaF TDN 4). English: B2 level (proof via placement test or interview).
Instruction: German (majority of courses) and English (some courses in Vietnam). Academic literature in both German and English.
- Proven proficiency in German language (C1 level, with official certification).
- Basic proficiency in English (B2 level, with proof via placement test or interview).
- Ability to read academic literature in both German and English.
- Interest in German as a foreign language pedagogy and Southeast Asian studies.
- Willingness to study abroad for at least one semester in Hanoi.
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
- No prior residency requirements specified.
- No restrictions on prior experience beyond academic qualifications.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-31
Applicants must submit their application through uni-assist or the Leipzig University website. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of German and English language proficiency, academic transcripts, a CV, a letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation. Additional country-specific documents may be required.
- Completed application form
- Proof of German language proficiency (C1 level)
- Proof of English language proficiency (B2 level)
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- CV (curriculum vitae)
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- Passport-sized photograph
- Proof of health insurance
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