# Arabic Linguistics (Master)

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The master's programme in Arabic Linguistics at the University of Vienna qualifies students to conduct independent linguistic and, in particular, dialectological research on the Arabic language. Graduates are able to use basic methods and questions of general linguistics to analyse and describe the spoken varieties of Arabic.

### Master of Arts

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: [English](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/)

[Selection procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/arabic-linguistics/)

[Curriculum](https://mtbl.univie.ac.at/storage/media/mtbl02/2024_2025/2024_2025_90.pdf)

### Admission procedure

[Information about the selection procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/arabic-linguistics/)

Required Knowledge on Arabic:

As a qualitative admission requirement, applicants must provide proof of knowledge of Classical Arabic and/or Modern Standard Arabic at level B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof through Previous Studies, a certificate at least at level B2 (e.g. from the [Language Center](https://sprachenzentrum.univie.ac.at/en)) or completed school education over at least 9 school levels in an Arabic-speaking country are accepted.

### Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

- [Oriental Studies (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/oriental-studies-bachelor-with-osa/) (Specialisation: Arabic and Islamic Studies)

### Getting started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/arabic-linguistics-master/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

### Getting Informed

[Department of Oriental Studies](http://orientalistik.univie.ac.at/en/)

[Students' Representatives Oriental Studies](https://orientalistik.univie.ac.at/en/studying/student-representation/)

## Study Programme

The programme consists of seven compulsory modules, three elective module groups, the preparation of a master's thesis and a master's examination.

### Five concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Linguistic Diversity in the Arab World
- Arabic dialectology
- History of the Arabic Language
- Arabic Sociolinguistics
- Arabic and General Linguistics

... and many more.

## After Graduation

Graduates of the master's programme in Arabic Linguistics at the University of Vienna are particularly qualified to work in the following areas:

- in science, teaching and research.
- in national and international public administration organisations.
- in teaching at adult education institutions.
- in the field of developing speech recognition and automation with reference to spoken Arabic.
- as employees in companies with an Arabic clientele.
- in institutions dedicated to integration work.

In addition, they are also qualified to work in other professional fields in which a good knowledge of the Arabic cultural area and the Arabic language is required.

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)