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MA Literature, Translation and the Book Market at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester interdisciplinary Master offered with one source language (English, Spanish or French) or two (English plus Spanish or French); the target language is always German.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German (partly English or French or Italian or Spanish)-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Introductions to translation theory and practice, then literary and cultural studies courses from English and/or Romance studies, translation practice seminars and career studies; Yiddish studies knowledge can be added.

Career pathways

Work for German publishers of translations from English, French and Spanish, European cultural mediation and education institutions and companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor (minimum grade 2.5) and a German higher-education entrance qualification, including at least 10 CP of language practice in the source language(s). Application: no numerus clausus, aptitude assessment via the HHU application portal; application period winter semester 04.05. - 15.08..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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