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MA Historisch orientierte Kulturwissenschaften at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Core-subject Master of Arts offering a sound and practical approach to cultural studies with a clear focus on cultural theory and research methodology.

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

What you will study

Updated from winter semester 2026/27. 120 CP including an interdisciplinary module area (24 CP) with compulsory modules Cultural Studies Methodology and Cultural Theory plus two further compulsory modules.

Career pathways

Strong research orientation gives ideal preparation for a doctorate; key skills include research and structured presentation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (at least 180 ECTS) focused on cultural studies, with an overall grade of 2.3 or better; German at DSH-2; English B1. 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; part-time possible)

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