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MA German Studies: Literature (double degree) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students in the German Studies degree programme will focus on German language and literature from their inception through the current day, examining their social and cultural relationships as well as their theoretical bases.

Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: Department of German Language and Literature  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

a major in German Studies: Literature – Knowledge – Language (comprising courses in one of the three specialisations, divided into an introductory module, a specialisation module, an examination and research module, the final examinations module, and the Master's thesis) For the major in German Studies, the minor subject may be selected from any other subject area that offers Master’s-degree-level courses (see course catalogue). The selection of subjects from other German-Studies-related disciplines is encouraged.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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