MA German Studies: Texts, Practices, Methods at University of Göttingen

Today's German Studies is a central discipline in the humanities and cultural sciences that deals comprehensively with the German language and literature: with its prerequisites and modes of use as well as its mediality and impact, with 'classics' as well as with everyday culture. Those who are interested in an in-depth academic examination of German language and literature, who aspire to work in the media and cultural sector or who want to do further academic work in German Studies should choose the Master's degree programme in German Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Joint Honours MA totalling 42 credits in combination with two module packages (minors) totalling 18 credits each Diesen Bereich können Sie mit frei wählbaren Modulen aus dem zulässigen Angebot füllen. Die Universität Göttingen bietet vielfältige Qualifizierungsangebote in verschiedenen Kompetenzbereichen an.

Career pathways

The Master's degree prepares you for jobs in science-related and literature-mediating professional fields, e.g. in science and culture management, in publishing houses, libraries and media institutions, as well as in public relations at a wide range of institutions and in adult education. In addition, it opens up the possibility of further academic qualification, especially in the context of a doctorate.

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