Computational Linguistics and Language Technology as Minor (30)

The international Master Minor in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (30 ECTS) offers focused advanced training in selected areas of computational linguistics and AI-based language technology. Students gain insight into current neural methods, machine translation, speech processing, and empirical evaluation techniques. The program complements a Master Major in a related discipline and equips students with specialized competencies in computational modeling of language and modern NLP.

Sample Curriculum

The sample curriculum illustrates a possible study plan for full-time study with a duration of four semesters. In our Master’s program (Major 90 ECTS combined with a Minor of 30 ECTS, for a total of 120 ECTS), students normally complete around 30 ECTS credits per semester. A lower number of ECTS credits per semester is possible and will extend the overall duration of study accordingly. The language of instruction is English.

The Minor study program can be started in either the Fall Semester or the Spring Semester.

Program Structure

To graduate, students must obtain a minimum number of ECTS credits in the module groups listed below as well as at least 30 ECTS credits in total in the Minor subject. At least 50% of the credits must be graded.

The remaining 6 ECTS credits required to reach 30 ECTS credits may be obtained by freely selecting additional modules from any module group of the program.

Admission Requirements

The Minor study program in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (30 ECTS credits) cannot be combined with the Major study program in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (90 ECTS credits).

Admission without additional requirements is granted to students holding a Bachelor’s degree with a Major or Minor in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology from the University of Zurich.

In general, a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or Computer Science qualifies students for admission to the Master Minor in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology. Admission with a degree in another field of study is generally possible.

If required competencies are missing, admission may be granted subject to additional requirements. These requirements are determined individually (sur dossier) based on the academic admission profile.

The required competencies correspond to the contents of the Bachelor Minor study program in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology. Additional requirements, if necessary, are assigned from modules of the Bachelor study program in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology. The total amount of additional requirements across the Major and Minor study programs may not exceed 60 ECTS credits.

Official Documents

Below, you will find the key documents for the Master Minor program in Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (30 ECTS Credits):

• Appendix to the study regulations (in German)
• Module catalog (in German)
• Sample curriculum
• General Study Guide: Studying at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (in English)