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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics Full Time

Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities, Master of Arts

at University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

Autumn

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 26,000 total

About this program

The Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities at the University of Helsinki combines cognitive science, digital humanities, general linguistics, language technology, and phonetics. Students build expertise in language, mind, and digital methods through one of five study tracks: General Linguistics, Phonetics, Language Technology, Cognitive Science, or Digital Humanities.

The degree takes two years of full-time contact teaching and is worth 120 ECTS credits. The structure includes common studies, advanced studies in the chosen study track, and elective studies. The thesis is 30 ECTS and is written during the second year in a thesis seminar under supervision. Elective studies may include courses from other LingDig tracks, other University of Helsinki programmes, partner universities, student exchange, and work placements.

The programme is designed for students interested in language, cognition, history, culture, linguistic diversity, and digital methods. The University of Helsinki says that graduates can continue to doctoral studies, and the programme does not award subject teacher qualification.

Modules

  • shared introductory course
  • working-life studies
  • thesis seminar
  • master’s thesis
  • General Linguistics
  • Phonetics
  • Language Technology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Digital Humanities

Entry requirements

  • At least 60 ECTS of university-level studies applicable to the chosen study track, completed by the application deadline.
  • Admission is based on applicability of prior studies, academic performance, a motivation letter, and a short sample of academic writing.

Career outcomes

  • NLP engineer
  • computational linguist
  • speech technology developer
  • language data specialist
  • UX designer
  • research scientist
  • AI expert
  • academic researcher
  • speech communications consultant
  • speech data specialist
  • specialist in speech enabled AI
  • communications specialist
  • language specialist
  • data analyst
  • computational historian
  • digital heritage specialist
  • research software developer
  • project expert in digital transformation
  • consultant working with AI, archives, museums, libraries, and historical data
  • researcher
  • advising on language policy

How this course compares

  • University of Helsinki is ranked #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #2 in Finland.
  • It lists 2 Languages & Linguistics courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
  • 5 universities in Finland teach master's Languages & Linguistics; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Languages & Linguistics courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • University of Helsinki has 2 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Languages & Linguistics?

Aalto University (QS #114), University of Turku (QS #366), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), University of Eastern Finland are among the 5 that do.

How long is the Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities, Master of Arts at University of Helsinki?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Autumn.

Are there scholarships at University of Helsinki?

Yes — 2 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Helsinki a good university for Languages & Linguistics?

University of Helsinki is ranked #116 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #2 in Finland.

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