M.A. German-language literatures
University of Hamburg Hamburg
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About the programme
German-language Literatures (Deutschsprachige Literaturen) is a Master of Arts at Universität Hamburg covering literature in German from the early Middle Ages to today. You analyse literary texts in their cultural, social and aesthetic context, starting from current questions in media and cultural studies, and add established tools such as genre, literary theory and social history. A special feature is the choice of a profile: older German literature, modern German literature, or one of the interdisciplinary fields of theatre and media, gender and culture, or intercultural literature and media studies. The final semester brings a colloquium, your thesis and an oral exam. The programme lasts four semesters, is taught in German, and you can start in winter or summer. Graduates can work in universities, media, publishing, journalism, museums, theatres, libraries and corporate communication.
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Prerequisites
The following special entry requirements apply to the consecutive Master’s program in German Literature :
- a scientific university degree qualifying for a career from a German or recognized foreign university in the subjects of German studies, German language and literature, German philology, German, German as a second/foreign language, modern German literature;
- or alternatively, a minimum of 60 credits in one of the above-mentioned (or differently designated but content-wise equivalent) subjects, which can be proven by a transcript of records of the Bachelor's certificate.
If a transcript of records from the Bachelor's degree shows that fewer than 30 credit points have been earned in the field of German-language literary studies, the missing credit points must be acquired in the elective area of the Master's program.
The admission requirement for the profiles "Older German Literature," "Theatre and Media," and "Intercultural Literature and Media Studies" within the Master's program in German Literatures is proof of at least 10 credit points in modules or courses in the respective area. It is possible to fulfill these requirements by taking corresponding courses in the Master's elective area.
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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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