Study program structure and content
The first semesters
At the start of the program, students focus on the fundamentals of three core areas – computer science, mathematics, and linguistics – alongside an introduction to computational linguistics.
- Theoretical computer science (formal languages, logic, etc.)
- Introduction to programming
- Fundamental mathematics (including statistics)
- Semantic levels of language
Your studies
As the program progresses, the three focus areas become increasingly intertwined. Computational approaches are introduced and applied in practice – especially in the field of machine learning (keyword: ‘Large Language Models’). In several elective areas, students can set their own focus and choose advanced modules. A project seminar at the end of the study program specifically prepares students for the final Bachelor’s thesis.
- Program structure [de]
For more information on the study program structure please consult our German website - Combination options for Bachelor’s study programs
This page provides an overview of the different subject combinations available for your studies - Curriculum and module handbook single-subject (B.Sc.)
In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study program. Clicking the book icon opens the module handbook with detailed information on course content. - Curriculum and module handbook minor subject (B.A.)
In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study program. Clicking the book icon opens the module handbook with detailed information on course content. - Information on the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Click here to learn more about the Bachelor's degree in Germany
Studying abroad
Intercultural exchange, enhanced language skills, fresh perspectives on your field of study, exciting adventures, lifelong global friendships, personal growth, and a valuable boost to your CV — all this and more awaits you during a stay abroad! Are you interested in studying abroad for one or two semesters, or doing a language course or an internship, or would you like to take part in a summer school? The International Office will help you to make your stay a reality.
- Find out more about your options!
Everything you need to know about studying abroad: group advice, partner universities, language requirements, application deadlines, funding.
Images from the study program
Get a glimpse of how the study program works.
During the lectures, students learn essential fundamentals in computer science, mathematics, linguistics, and natural language processing.
Students work on practical exercises in small groups: For example, they solve computational problems together or implement learned algorithms through programming. The results are then discussed in the larger group.
In our state-of-the-art computer lab, students can work on their own programming projects.
In our phonetics lab, students analyze speech data, which they also record themselves.
Computational linguistics studies and processes all levels of language: Whether written text or spoken word, from basic frequency analysis to the meaning of utterances in a specific context.
Image: (c) CL
Computational linguistics is concerned with addressing linguistic challenges through computer-based methods.
Image: (c) CL
Investigating phenomena in spoken language requires the collection of speech data. For this, our students use professional technical equipment, such as our speech recording laboratory.
The lab develops and tests systems in real-world applications. Pictured here is an experiment on driver distraction, conducted to advance the development of voice-controlled systems.