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Empirische Kulturwissenschaft (M.A.) – Empirical Cultural Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master on cultural phenomena of modern societies in historical and contemporary perspective in the European context, focusing on everyday life and cultural identity constructions.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 Social Sciences and Philosophy  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Cultural phenomena, everyday life design and cultural identity constructions, with research methods.

Career pathways

Graduates are not tied to one profession thanks to the varied content.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in Empirical Cultural Studies, European Ethnology, Cultural Anthropology, Folklore or another culture-research discipline (or comparable), with at least 48 credits of relevant modules. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 26.02.2027 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 26.02.2027 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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