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MA Literaturwissenschaft (Literary Studies) at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

Programme combining theoretical reflection with comparative study of texts (including film, podcasts and blogs), artworks and cultural practices from different language and cultural areas. Students can specialise in a practice or a research profile. Offered as a double-degree programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; double-degree programme  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

After common modules on general and comparative literary studies, the practice profile offers courses in publishing, journalism, songwriting, and museum and theatre work.

Career pathways

Graduates work in media and publishing and in cultural institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. No NC. Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-15.08. ; summer semester 01.12.-15.02. (dates are day.month). German-taught: applicants with a foreign degree must prove German, for example TestDaF TDN 4 in all four sections, DSH-2/3 or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (at least "befriedigend").

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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