der Studienschwerpunkt
Translation
major, area of specialisation, focus of study
Examples
Mein Studienschwerpunkt ist Linguistik.
My major is linguistics.
Man kann mehrere Studienschwerpunkte wählen.
One can choose several areas of specialisation.
Grammar Patterns
to ((choose/set)) a Studienschwerpunkt to choose/set a major I still have to choose my major.
the Studienschwerpunkt ((is)) in sth. the major is in sth. My major is in German literature.
Similar Words
Hauptfach (major subject), Spezialisierung (specialisation), Fachgebiet (field of study)
Etymology
From 'Studien' (of studies) and 'Schwerpunkt' (main focus, literally 'heavy point').
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'heavy point' (Schwerpunkt) of your 'studies' (Studien). This is your main area of focus.