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MA Komparatistik/Vergleichende Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme with a comparative view of literatures and cultures, studying how novels, films and artworks from different times and languages relate, and deepening theories of interculturality and intermediality.

Faculty: Language, literature, culture  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The first year is a build-up phase with basic modules, first extension modules and a practice module; the second year is a focus phase with further seminars of the extension modules.

Career pathways

Humanities and cultural studies graduates learn theories and methods for developing their own ideas and train in persuasive argument and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree covering the basics of literary and/or cultural studies (history, theories and methods). English at CEFR level B2 and a Romance language (French, Italian or Spanish) at B1. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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