MA General and Comparative Literature (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

General and Comparative Literature at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it deals with the correlation between world literature and a multitude of cultural phenomena.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: cultural understanding; literatures of the world; interaction with language and literature; written and oral communication competencies; specific issues pertaining to comparative language studies in combination with a second degree programme.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the PR industry; in the media; in the publishing industry; in the advertising industry; in archives and libraries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: a considerable interest in literature; basic understanding of comparative research; good language skills in at least three foreign languages; good spelling skills; experience in oral and written communication. Suited for graduates of: General and Comparative Literature, B.A.; Bachelor of Arts in other philologies (verification of credits and performance being reserved).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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