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MA Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught master's on the languages, cultures, history and societies of Southeast Asia with three concentrations: Austronesian studies (Indonesian and Malaysian), Thai studies and Vietnamese studies. Admission is not restricted.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Courses are organised by concentration, with two mandatory modules per concentration including Southeast Asian languages.

Career pathways

Prepares for academic careers and careers outside academia, for example in international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University degree (bachelor's, master's or Staatsexamen) from a Southeast Asian studies programme, or proof of successful courses in Southeast Asian linguistics, literature, history, society and religion. Application period: 01.05. to 15.06. and 01.12. to 15.01..

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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