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M.A. German-language literatures

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 15 Jan
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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.

Fields of study

Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for German-language literatures 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
Required
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
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APS verification

APS certificate
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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.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to German-language literatures

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)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Required for Application

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Application fee

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Professor Dr. Doerte Bischoff

University of Hamburg

Campus Center

Student Advisory Service and Psychological Counseling

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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