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M.A. Empirical Cultural Studies

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • No tuition
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  • Winter intake
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  • German
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Empirical Cultural Studies (Empirische Kulturwissenschaft) is a research-oriented Master of Arts at Universität Hamburg. The subject analyses everyday cultural practices in their historical and social dimensions, with the aim of understanding present-day societies. Following the idea of learning through research, a two-semester research seminar links you to ongoing projects at the institute, with chances to gain experience with partners in Germany and abroad. You choose a focus: City and Urbanity, or Technicity and Mediality. The programme lasts four semesters, is taught in German and starts in winter only. It prepares you for research and a doctorate, and for work in exhibitions, media and museums, libraries and archives, adult education, cultural offices, travel companies or consulting.

Specialization

Students also have the opportunity to choose between the two thematic focuses "City and Urbanity" and "Technicity and Mediality."

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Empirical Cultural Studies at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Required university degree:

We require proof of completion of a relevant bachelor's degree in the field of empirical cultural studies, European ethnology, cultural anthropology, folklore or another discipline related to cultural research or proof of a comparable domestic or foreign university degree qualifying for a profession.

Relevance is considered to be present if the degree program includes relevant modules from the fields of Empirical Cultural Studies, European Ethnology, Cultural Anthropology, Folklore Studies, or another discipline related to cultural research totaling at least 48 ECTS credits. A relevant degree program is already present if a relevant minor subject with at least 48 ECTS credits has been completed.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Empirical Cultural Studies

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

Free

Address

Universität Hamburg

Campus-Center

Zentrale Studienberatung und Psychologische Beratung

Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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