Language and Communication Technologies: Saarland University

The course consists of compulsory modules and advanced modules in Language Technologies and Computer Science, a project and a Master's thesis, for a total of 120 ECTS credits.

The advanced modules represent 42 ECTS credits, of which at least four credits should be in LT and four in CS. These modules are based on the specific strengths in research and teaching of the partner institutions and thus vary from partner to partner. Of the 42 advanced module ECTS credits, 15 may be devoted to a project. The Master's thesis counts for 30 ECTS credit points.

The Erasmus Mundus European Master's Programme in Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) is designed to meet the demands of industry and research in a rapidly growing area. It offers education and training opportunities for the next generations of leaders in research and innovation. It provides students with profound knowledge and insight into the various disciplines that contribute to the methods of language and communication technologies and it strengthens their ability to work according to scientific methods. Moreover, the students acquire practice-oriented knowledge by choosing appropriate combinations of modules in Language Technology, Computational and Theoretical Linguistics, and Computer Science.

It involves studying one year at one of the universities of the Consortium, and completing the second year with a stay at one of the partner universities. Graduates are awarded two approved Master of Science/Arts degrees, recognised in the countries of issue.