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Master Deutsche Literatur at Goethe University Frankfurt

Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester Master's that extends the literary-historical and aesthetic knowledge gained in the German studies Bachelor and builds skills in text, literary and cultural theory and in analysis and argument.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

German literature, literary history and aesthetics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in German studies (Germanistik) from Goethe University (at least 6 semesters/180 CP); English B2 and a further foreign language at A2; motivation letter (max. 700 words). No admission restriction; selection score of at least 2.5 from the Bachelor grade (60%) and motivation letter (40%). Application period 1 April to 31 May (winter semester) and 1 December onwards (summer semester).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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