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Literature in Cultural Context (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Programme overview

For students who want to combine advanced literary studies in German, English, American, Romance, Islamic or African literatures with one or more cultural-studies disciplines, especially ethnology, sociology, history, religious studies, media studies or theatre studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages and Literature  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; depends on the chosen courses-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

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Entry requirements

Entry requires a degree with at least grade 'good' in English Studies, German Studies, Romance Studies or African Languages, Literatures and Art at Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree. German DSH-2 required.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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