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MA Medieval Studies at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The Master’s degree programme in Medieval studies considers Medieval aspects of various subjects, including history, art history, Latin Medieval philology, German philology, Romance philology and Jewish studies. The degree programme takes a multidisciplinary approach to research of the European Middle Ages. Students are able to specialise across a broad, interdisciplinary range of subjects and can further their knowledge of Medieval studies and related historical methodologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Website of Subject Area  |  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

The modular structure of the Master’s degree programme in Medieval studies offers students a great deal of flexibility to develop a course of study which reflects their particular areas of interests. Students profit from the focus on research and are able to benefit from the broad range of subjects available at Heidelberg University.

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Application information

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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