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MA Kulturwissenschaften (Cultural Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research- and theory-oriented master's programme in cultural philosophy, cultural history, cultural sociology and cultural management. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Kulturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation in one of the four areas or interdisciplinary work, based on a social-science concept of culture.

Career pathways

Interdisciplinary theory training with practice-oriented transfer, methodological and interpretive competences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in cultural studies, social sciences, philosophy or history (or equivalent) with at least 60 ECTS in these subject groups, decided by the examination board; English at CEFR B2. The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.01. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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