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

Programme overview

German Literature: Focus on Modern 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 program teaches methodological and analytical skills to conduct research into modern German literature (from 1600 to the present). The principal goal is to provide students with a profound awareness of theoretical issues and their historical aspects as well as enable them to critically engage with the methods of literary studies.

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 or an equivalent degree with an emphasis on German philology or German studies. Academic history must consist of at least 60 credit points in German literature or German studies, including at least 20 credit points in modern German literature. 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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