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School of Applied Linguistics

Study at the School of Applied Linguistics

Through its programmes and a variety of courses, the School of Applied Linguistics provides a broad educational and vocational curriculum, covering a wide range of skills relevant to those working in challenging communication contexts.

Degree and continuing education programmes are modular in structure and based on the Bachelor and Master degree system. Diploma and post-diploma courses are offered to full-time students and working professionals.

BA in Multilingual Communication

In the BA in Multilingual Communication you will learn to communicate effectively at a professional level in several languages, both orally and in writing. You will be able to move between languages and cultures with the utmost confidence.

Students can choose between the specialisations Oral Communication & Language Mediation, Multimodal Communication & Translation and Technical Communication & Information Design. They can thus focus on the area in which they plan to work, or on the field in which they wish to pursue the MA.

BA in Communication and Media Studies

Our BA in Communication and Media Studies enables you to gain all the skills you need to succeed professionally in the world of communication and media, regardless of whether you are working on digital channels or find yourself in front of a camera or behind a microphone.

BA in Language and Integration

Language is key to participating in professional and social life. This degree programme provides you with the skills needed to perform effective and meaningful work with people from a wide range of cultures, allowing you to combine language and social engagement, shape the field of migration and integration in a professional and sustainable manner and teach German, an internationally important language, both at home and abroad.

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MA in Applied Linguistics

Our MA in Applied Linguistics offers you the chance to become an expert in the field of multilingual communication. You specialise in one of four professional fields - Conference Interpreting, Professional Translation, Linguistic Diversity Management or Strategic Communication Management – and learn to mediate between languages, audiences and cultures.

MA Programme Cooperation

In collaboration with the Hamburg Media School, the IAM offers an Executive Master of Arts in Journalism.

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