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MA Buchwissenschaft: Buch- und Medienforschung at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Looks at the history of books and media as a whole, from manuscript culture to the e-book, centred on media diversity, production, distribution and reception of (book) media. Teaches methods for researching media use as well as market and brand research. 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 semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Book and media history, production, distribution and reception, and research methods.

Career pathways

Promotes academic junior researchers and trains for specialised fields in the publishing industry that require a higher degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree or equivalent of at least 180 ECTS in Book Studies or a related subject.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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