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Neuere deutschsprachige Literatur (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Modern German-Language Literature at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject teaching basic competences in core areas of modern German literary studies, so students can analyse and interpret modern German-language texts in their historical and current forms.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 German Studies and Art Studies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Core areas of modern German literary studies.

Career pathways

Prepares for consecutive literary-studies master programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Germanistik (major). 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 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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