I have a minor in linguistics and would like to change to a major subject (or vice versa). Is this possible?
In principle, this is possible. Further information can be obtained from the responsible specialist consultants.

What do I have to consider when changing major or minor subjects?
According to the state university law, students who wish to change their subjects from the third or higher semester onwards must prove that they have completed a course of study counselling. Please contact your B.A. study advisor.
If German is not your native language and you want to change from an international course of study, such as computer linguistics, to the course of study General Linguistics, you need proof of your knowledge of German at C1 level. The Student Secretariat can help you determine which tests are recognised by the university.

Are credits earned in accordance with previous study regulations recognised when changing subjects?
If the modules are identical or equivalent, recognition is possible.

How can I achieve the key qualification performance?
Key qualifications are achievements that are included in the B.A. degree course in addition to the main and minor subjects. The credits include internships, foreign languages that are not compulsory within the framework of the B.A. degree programme, and courses offered by the Career Service of the University of Tübingen, the ZDV or the interdisciplinary course Studium Professionale.

How are key qualifications credited?
You will receive a certificate for the recognition of key qualifications. The ECTS credits are recorded by the Examination Office. The number of ECTS points for an internship depends on the duration and scope of the competences acquired.

Statutes: https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/128282

Do I have to prove certain language skills?
Until the orientation exam, English must be demonstrated at B2 level and another language at B1 level. The knowledge of a language at Abitur level, proven by the Abitur certificate, is considered to have been achieved at B2 level

What is the difference between an examination and a study achievement?
In general, examination achievements are graded and academic achievements are not graded. An examination achievement counts as or to the module grade. The respective examination services for the individual modules are regulated in the module manual. If a module grade is not at least "sufficient" (4.0), the module is considered not passed. A study achievement is assessed as "erbracht/nicht erbracht". However, a course of study is only completed if the teacher attests sufficient quality of the course of study.

I am studying "General Linguistics" and would like to study an additional subject in parallel.
Due to an amendment to the State University Act, applications for parallel studies are only approved in justified exceptional cases. (LHG, The newly worded § 60 para. 1 sentence 3 LHG (Landeshochschulgesetzt) stipulates that "... enrollment in two or more degree programmes with limited admission is only permissible if this is necessary for special professional, scientific or artistic reasons.")

Where can I get a certificate according to. 48 BAföG?
Responsible for the certificate according to § 48 BAföG is Christian Bentz chrisspam prevention@christianbentz.de. 

How is the course structured?
The B.A. major subject "General Linguistics" is divided into 3 years of study, which are completed with the orientation examination in the first year, the intermediate examination in the second year and the Bachelor examination in the third year. In the main subject students acquire 99, in the minor 60 and 21 credit points in interdisciplinary occupational field-oriented competences.

What are the study regulations?
The study regulations define the framework conditions for proper study. It lists the modules, performance requirements and examination regulations to be completed. With the help of the study regulations, you can plan your studies and create study plans for each semester.

What does it mean to me if several study regulations exist for my degree programme?
It is quite possible that revisions and new versions of study regulations may occur at irregular intervals. In principle, you are studying according to the regulations in force when you started your studies.

What are modules?
A general characteristic of the Bachelor's programme is its modular structure. These are various thematically separate areas in which specific events have to be attended. The course of studies "General Linguistics" contains modules which are divided into three areas: Basic and method modules, basic modules and in-depth modules. These modules will be completed during the 3 years of study.

What is the module manual?
In addition to the study regulations, the module handbook contains descriptions of the individual modules of the course of study, for which lectures, seminars and other events then take place. This means that no specific individual events are documented here, but the content aspects of the individual modules are described. Just like the study regulations, you should familiarize yourself with the module manual at an early stage. The current module manual (main subject) can be found here, the version of 2016 can be found here.

What are credits? Which areas of study do they cover?
The so-called ECTS credits are a quantitative measure of the student's performance and are also intended to ensure the compatibility of European higher education qualifications. They are awarded for direct teaching as well as for the time spent preparing and following up the teaching material, the examination effort and preparation for the examination, including final theses, student research projects and internships. 1 point corresponds to about 30 working hours.

What types of certificates of achievement are there?
Depending on the business event type, there are different activity statements. Lectures are usually written to test knowledge and understanding. In seminars, on the other hand, the services to be provided are more variable, but often consist of a presentation and a paper, homework or project work.

How long can I study?
The orientation examination must be passed by the third semester at the latest, the intermediate examination by the fifth semester at the latest. The standard period of study for the Bachelor's programme is six semesters, but this can be exceeded. It is in your own interest to complete your studies as quickly as possible.

What is the orientation test? How does it work?
The orientation exam marks the end of the first phase of the Bachelor's programme and is ideally taken after the first year of study. It serves the purpose of determining at an early stage whether the student is able to cope with the time and content requirements of the degree programme.
The orientation examination runs as a so-called study-accompanying examination. It is considered passed if certain modules have been successfully completed. Depending on when you started your studies, the grade for the orientation exam is derived from the current study regulation.

Do I have to register for the orientation exam? By when must it have been discarded?
No. Usually, the registration for the orientation exam runs automatically. The orientation examination must have been passed by the end of the third semester at the latest (including any repetitions).

What is the intermediate examination? How does it work?
The intermediate examination marks the end of the second phase of the Bachelor's programme and is ideally taken after the second academic year. The intermediate examination is included in the final grade.
The intermediate examination takes place as a so-called study-accompanying examination. It is considered passed if certain modules have been successfully completed. Depending on when you started your studies, you will receive the grade for the intermediate examination on the basis of the current study regulations.

Do I have to register for the intermediate examination? By when must it have been discarded?
No. Normally, the intermediate examination runs automatically. The intermediate examination should have been passed at the beginning of the fifth, but no later than the seventh semester.

What is the Bachelor examination?
The Bachelor's examination forms the final phase of study and is ideally taken at the end of the third year of study.

How does the Bachelor examination work?
The Bachelor's examination takes place during the course of study and results in the final grade of the entire course of study. An elementary component is the Bachelor's thesis. The successful completion of the intermediate examination and regular participation in the courses required for the third year of study are prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor examination.

Who has to write a BA thesis?             
Bachelor theses are only written by students majoring in "General Linguistics".

How do I find a topic for the BA thesis?                                                                                           
The topic of the BA thesis is proposed by the candidate, i.e. the topic selection is basically free. However, the final topic will be put forward by the examiner (in consultation with the candidate).

How do I register for BA work?
In principle, it is recommended that as many courses as possible be completed before enrolling for the BA thesis so that the concentration can be fully applied to the Bachelor thesis. However, there is no requirement that a minimum number of credits must have been earned at the time of registration. Registration for the Bachelor examination is usually made by the examiner in charge.

How is the bachelor thesis submitted?
The work, including a declaration on oath, must be submitted to the examiner in due time.

How many points do you get for B.A. work?
For the B.A.-work 12 credit points are awarded.

When will I receive my diploma?
The final degree certificate and the Bachelor's certificate will not be issued to you until all grades of the main and minor subject, including key qualifications, are available. There is no specific deadline. The certificate is issued at the Examination Office.

Are all individual grades listed in the diploma?
No, but on request a transcript can be printed according to international standards listing the individual notes.

Where and how do I apply for the Master's examination?
The Master's examination usually takes place in the 4th semester. Registration is possible at any time as soon as all required certificates are available.

What are the components of the Master's examination?
The Master's examination consists of the examination module in which 24LP must be provided. The examination module provides for the writing of a master thesis and an oral examination of 60 minutes.

Do I have to be registered at the time of the examination?
Yes.

If I do not pass my exams in the fourth semester, will I lose my entitlement to the examination?
No. However, you will then have to re-register with the Student Secretariat for another semester.

What are the deadlines for the M.A.-work and the M.A.-examination?
If possible, you should register for the M.A. exam at the beginning of the fourth semester. From this date you have four months time for your master thesis. The oral examination then takes place within 8 weeks.

How do I get my report card?
The certificate is issued by the faculty after correction. However, you can ask for a preliminary certificate as soon as it is foreseeable that you have passed the entire examination.

Are all grades listed in the diploma?
No, but on request a transcript can be printed according to international standards listing the individual notes.