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MA Romance Studies (Romanistik) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany

Programme overview

Deepens the competences gained in the Bachelor's in Romance Studies. Students choose a Romance language as their focus language, gaining insight into the language, its cultural area and its literature, with a practice module that can be completed in Germany or abroad as preparation for careers in publishing, diplomatic service, advertising and media.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Language, Literature, Culture  |  Department: Institute of Romance Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

A Romance main subject (50 CP: French, Spanish or Portuguese), a minor subject (40 CP) and the thesis module (30 CP), with project-style seminars and a practice module.

Career pathways

Qualifies for fields in business, publishing, public employers and the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Proof of Spanish or French at CEFR B2 (depending on the main subject) is required before enrolment: language certificate, a university examination not older than two years, other suitable proof, or the JLU B.A. Romanistik.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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