MA German Literature: Focus on Medieval Literature at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

German Literature: Focus on Medieval Literature is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Philosophy and Humanities (Institute for German and Dutch Languages and Literature) and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. The master’s study program in German literature focuses on early literature with an emphasis on methodology and analysis. Themes from contemporary research will be explored that examine German literature from 800 to 1600.

Faculty: Department of Philosophy and Humanities | Department: Department of Philosophy and Humanities Institute for German and Dutch Languages and Literature | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an emphasis on German philology or German studies. Academic history must consist of at least 60 credit points that include at least 20 credit points in modern German literature and at least 10 credit points in medieval German literature/language. The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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