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Darmstadt University of Technology
Darmstadt
Data & Discourse Studies
Subjects: Data Analytics;Sociology
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The Data and Discourse Studies, M.A. program is an interdisciplinary course focusing on discourse analysis and research data. Discourse analysis explores the interplay between language, knowledge, and society. This program uniquely combines language analysis with historical, sociological, philosophical, and political science research. A key aspect of the course is the integration of digital and informatic approaches. Handling research data, processing it, and conducting digital analysis are central to the curriculum. In the humanities and social sciences, research data primarily consist of spoken language and written texts. The program emphasizes the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of these data. Students will delve into how language shapes and is shaped by societal structures. They will learn to apply various analytical methods to understand and interpret discourse within different contexts. The course aims to equip students with the skills to manage and analyze research data effectively, preparing them for careers in academia, research, and beyond.
Program Information
| Study Location | Darmstadt |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Part-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 339 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | C1 |
| IELTS | 7 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | Advanced English |
| TOEFL IBT | 95 |
IELTS 7,0 PTE Academic 76 Cambridge University – Certificate in Advanced English (CAT) TOEFL itp 627 TOEFL Paper 550 TOEFL CBT 213 TOEFL iBT (includes Special Home Edition) 95 TOEIC Listening 490/Reading 455/Speaking 200/Writing 200 Oxford On-Line Placement Test (OOPT) 80 Michigan English Test (MET) 64 Exam for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Telc English B2-C1 University “C1 certificate” UNIcert III Confirmation from the university at which you completed your degree programme that English was the programme's language of instruction.
Qualification Requirements
A degreeB.A. Political Science, B.A. Sociology, B.A. History with a focus on modernity or B.A. Digital Philology or Joint Bachelor of Arts in the same fields of TU Darmstadt (reference program) or an equivalent degree.
Document Requirements
school-leaving certificate in the original language, and a certified translation list of grades and subjects in the original language, and a certified translation university entrance examination/certificate (if required in your country) in the original language, and a certified translation copy of your passport ID page as well as proof of your language skills In addition, if you have attended university: Degree certificate / Preliminary confirmation of completion in the original language, and a certified translation Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as a certified translation of the transcript If you would like to apply for a Master's programme and are in the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, you can apply to us and submit the following documents: Certificate regarding prospective graduation from the university at which you will complete the bachelor's programme in the original language, as well as a certified translation Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as certified translation of the transcript
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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