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MA Angewandte Kulturwissenschaften (Applied Cultural Studies) at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Core-subject Master of Arts preparing for qualified work in the modern culture and media sector through an interdisciplinary, application-oriented programme that links theory with practice. Students can shape the programme to their interests and target field.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities (Philosophische Fakultät)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 CP)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time possible); German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

Updated from winter semester 2026/27. 120 CP: interdisciplinary module area (6 CP; choose Cultural Studies Methodology or Cultural Theory), cultural-studies core area (78 CP) and further areas.

Career pathways

Profile building for the professional fields of the modern cultural sector, with experts from professional practice involved in teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (at least 180 ECTS) focused on cultural studies (for example ancient studies, history, human geography, historical anthropology, European ethnology, art history, literature, musicology, philosophy, religious studies, theology) with an overall grade of 2.7 or better and at least four weeks of relevant internships. German at DSH-2. Admission-restricted; application early June to 31 July (winter) and early December to 15 January (summer).

Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 CP)

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