MA Medieval and Renaissance Studies at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

You have a Bachelor's degree in a subject with a medieval orientation and are looking for a Master's programme in which you can explore the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period in an interdisciplinary way? Medieval and Renaissance Studies offers a comprehensive range of seven subjects with individual study options from which you can choose according to your previous knowledge and interests.

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

What you will study

The interdisciplinary Master's programme "Medieval and Renaissance Studies" is composed of seven subject areas:

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme are qualified for a wide range of non-university professions (research institutions, academies, libraries, museums, archives, foundations, cultural management) due to their broad education. In addition, the degree programme is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Previous studies: B.A. degree or comparable degree. At least 150 ECTS at the time of application. Subject-related relevance is proven to the extent of at least 50 ECTS: In one of the following subjects at least 40 ECTS: History, including at least 20 ECTS in Medieval or Early Modern History. German Philology, including a minimum of 20 ECTS in German Medieval Studies. Latin Philology, including achievements in Latin Philology of the Middle Ages (or of the Middle Ages and Modern Times) totalling at least 20 ECTS. English philology, including achievements in the English language and medieval philology amounting to at least 20 ECTS credits. History of Art, including achievements in the history of art of the Middle Ages or the Early Modern Period amounting to at least 20 ECTS. Romance Philology, including achievements in Romance Philology of the Middle Ages or the Early Modern Period amounting to at least 20 ECTS.

Intake: Winter term

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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