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MA Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Investigates literary techniques in their historical and global forms, with theory-led study of texts from many periods and languages. Single-subject Master of 120 ECTS.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Theory-led comparative literary studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree with a minimum grade of 2.3 or equivalent in General and Comparative Literature or a related subject, plus successful participation in an aptitude procedure (Eignungsverfahren).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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