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MA Modernes Südasien (Modern South Asia) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme building knowledge of the source language Hindi and the ability to access and critically assess original-language sources, with seminar modules on literature, culture and society of contemporary South Asia.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Indologie und Zentralasienwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly other foreign languages  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Consecutive, German-taught programme with three Hindi language modules (beginner or advanced) and work with original-language primary sources.

Career pathways

Academic work at a university, also with a doctorate, and other cultural and professional fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in regional or cultural studies, ethnology or a subject with a specific South Asia focus; study achievements worth at least 30 credit points with South Asia relevance or equivalent knowledge; English at CEFR B2. The institute checks the requirements. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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