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MA Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft (General and Comparative Literature) at University of Wuppertal

University of Wuppertal, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester programme teaching skills in literary theory, comparative literary history and the contextual pragmatics of literature. It ends with a Master thesis, builds independent academic working skills and is a basis for doctoral studies.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

General literary studies, comparative literary studies and applied literary studies.

Career pathways

Can be studied with a research-oriented focus preparing for an academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) with subject-specific admission requirements. Foreign-language proof is required; a consultation with the subject representative before enrolment is desirable. No NC. Application deadlines to the Master's examination board: 30 September (winter semester) and 31 March (summer semester).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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