Master's degree program

The MA in Sociolinguistics focuses on the intersection between language and society. We are interested in how language reflects social structures and, inversely, how language influences society.

The CSLS offers three programs for the MA in Sociolinguistics:

• MA Mono (120 ECTS)

• MA Major (90 ECTS)

• MA Minor (30 ECTS)

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the Center, students on the MA program can choose courses from those offered by the CSLS as well as certain courses offered by our affiliated Institutes, including Social Anthropology and all Language and Linguistics Institutes at the University of Bern.

Interested in an MA in Sociolinguistics? Click the red button below to view the admission and application information.

Students are eligible for the MA program if they have completed a BA degree in a language or linguistics, in sociology, in psychology, in social anthropology or in media and communication studies, and occasionally in other fields.

Further information about the program can be found in our Student Handbook and in the Program Regulations.

For consultations, please use the following tool to book a meeting with a study coordinator: simplybookme

Introductory Day

This year's Introductory Day for the Master's programme in Sociolinguistics will take place on Friday, 11 September 2026. The event offers an overview of the programme (mono, major and minor).

When: 11 September 2026, 12:45-13:45

Where: Room D124, 1st floor of the Unitobler building at Muesmattstrasse 45, 3012 Bern.

For questions and further information, please contact eva.kuske@unibe.ch.

You can also find more information on the Introducotry Days here

Coffee Meet-Up - new and existing MA students!

We have a coffee meet-up on the 11th of September at 13:45 for all new and existing students. We will meet at the CSLS Office.Coffee and cake is on us!