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MA Germanistik (single-subject) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive, research-focused Master in German Studies (Germanistik) building on Bachelor-level academic skills, qualifying for professional work or, through a doctorate, an academic career.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory area of six modules (72 credit points), elective-compulsory area of three modules (36 credit points) and one complement module (12 credit points); 30 credit points of the compulsory modules are the final examination.

Career pathways

Prepares for further academic careers (doctorate, research projects) and offers a broad professionally qualifying degree for work outside academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). Degree in German Studies (Bachelor or Staatsexamen) with language and literary studies both represented. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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