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MA Literaturwissenschaft: Texte. Zeichen. Medien. (Literary Studies) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master of Arts studying the literatures of several languages and other aesthetic practices and media, both systematically and in their cultural contexts, linking literary theory with media and cultural studies; transphilological in orientation.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Comparative, poetological, cultural and media-studies perspectives on European and American literatures and cultures, with several programme focuses.

Career pathways

Research and academia, publishing (editing, programme planning), cultural work, journalism, public relations, and advertising and marketing.

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Entry requirements

Above-average degree in literary studies, individual philologies or media and cultural studies with a literary focus, of at least six semesters (grade 2.3 or better); career changers from cultural, philosophical or media studies are welcome with a compact bridging study and a motivation statement. Two modern foreign languages at B1 by the end of the studies. International applicants whose first language is not German show German at B1 on application and the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) before starting.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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