Master of Comparative Linguistics

The history of languages is one of the major topics at a variety of institutes, research centers and of course, universities. Mainly delivered as an interdisciplinary course, a Master of Comparative Linguistics will introduce you to a diversity of methods of language examination, as well as the sociopolitical background and context of different languages.

Written and oral communication will be an integral part of your studies. Your theoretical knowledge will be based on the comparative method, allowing you to analyze phonological and morphological systems while also identifying differences and similarities in two language families. Subjects in Syntax, Grammar and Language Development to further develop your expertise with the opportunity to contribute with research activity in a certain problematic area. 

Your Masters degree will give you the opportunity to make your own language selection. Generally, you will have to choose at least two languages. Examples include English, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek and Latin. This will expand your multilingual skills while also going through a variety of diverse cultures, values and beliefs. 

Your application procedure will begin with the presentation of your Bachelor degree in the same or similar area. In addition, any acquired language certificates will be an advantage, as well as strong writing skills which can be seen in your CV, motivation letter and other documentary. 

Upon successful graduation after a four semester period of study you will be typically awarded with the academic title “Master of Arts”. Depending on your course orientation you will be either ready to conduct research on your own or pass your knowledge at a great deal of educational institutions. Government positions or a career in the media industry are also a possibility.