MA Literature, Media and Culture in the Modern Era at University of Mannheim

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 140 ECTS credits. Completion of a literature or philological bachelor’s program in English and American Studies, German Studies or Romance Studies or a program recognized as equivalent, completed with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie) with at least 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of at least three years The program is recognized as equivalent if the program includes at least a basic module and an advanced module in Literary Studies Proven proficiency in English (Level B2) Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program Letter of motivation in German (500-word maximum): Motivation for the master’s program in Literature, Media and Culture in the Modern Era Reasons for pursuing a master’s program at the University of Mannheim Areas you want to focus on during your master's program Professional aims Relevance of the completed bachelor’s program Relevant professional activities (vocational training, work experience, internships) Relevant stays abroad lasting several months Relevant distinctions (academic presentations, publications, scholarships)