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Linguistics

... looks into questions such as ...
- How does language work?
- How do we learn languages?
- Which differences are there between the languages of the world?
- Which similarities do they share?
- How can computers process natural language?
Degree programmes
Linguistics, Bachelor 2 subject
Profile
Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
Start: | Winter semester |
Duration: | 6 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
2-Subject Bachelor Programme:
This degree programme requires a second subject.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
linguistics encompasses the studies of not only individual languages, but also of the basic principles of human speech as well as the similarities between natural languages.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Computational linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Theoretical linguistics
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- good English skills
enjoy:
- the search for regularities in linguistic data
struggle through:
- formal descriptions of natural language
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in research and academia
- in the IT industry
- as speech therapists
- as language teachers
- in the publishing industry
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
Studying abroad ...
can be done voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Dipper
Building, Room: GB 3/155
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28114
Email: beratung@linguistics.rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Linguistik
Email: fachschaft@linguistics.rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Getting to know RUB prior to taking up your degree

Financing your studies

Rent, food, social insurance – all these and more need to be paid for during your studies. But where will the money come from?
How to enrol at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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