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MA Buchwissenschaft (Book Studies) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on the history of the book as a communication and documentation medium and on current mechanisms of the book trade.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Two phases of two semesters each: an extension phase (semesters 1-2) on current questions of book studies and a project phase (semesters 3-4).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in Book Studies or a related subject (e.g. Literary studies, journalism, communication studies, Book and Media Publishing) or an equivalent degree. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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