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MA Literaturwissenschaft: Literatur, Kultur, Medien (Literary Studies: Literature, Culture, Media) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented, interdisciplinary Master of Arts offering a perspective on literature in a media context, building on a research tradition in Siegen going back to the 1980s (including the collaborative research centre "Transformations of the Popular"). Emphases: English/American studies, modern German literature, or Romance studies (French or Spanish).

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; emphasis languages German, English, French, Spanish  |  Intake: winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Doctorate or senior roles where literature, culture and media expertise is needed: media (newspapers, radio, television, social media), publishers, public relations and communication in cultural institutions, companies and politics, scientific institutions and adult education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor in literary studies or another Bachelor with literature, culture or media-studies components (equivalence decided by the examination board); very good language skills in the chosen emphasis (at least C1; for Romance studies with Spanish admission at B2 is possible, with C1 proof by registration for the Master thesis). Application window: winter semester 1 April to 15 September; summer semester 1 October to 15 March.

Intake: winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

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