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MA German/German Studies at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

Osnabrück German Studies is concerned with German literature, language and culture in a European context. It is regarded as a combination of three sub-subjects: Modern German Literature, Older German Literature in conjunction with Early Modern Literature and German Linguistics. From the third semester onwards, students can specialize - two of the three sub-subjects on offer are selected.

Faculty: School of Language and Literary Studies  |  Department: Institute of German Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

An interdisciplinary exchange with other subjects is planned.

Career pathways

The course prepares students for careers and fields of activity in publishing, archives, libraries, museums, editorial offices, feature pages, adult education, academic organizations, politics (academic speakers) and management consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: admission-free. The access requirements for the course are a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in German Studies with a German Studies component of at least 63 credit points. Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency. This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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