German Studies in Cultural Comparison

The consecutive Master's programme German Studies in Cultural Comparison is built on the corresponding BA programme and offers an in-depth course of studies in the subject discipline of German studies. Students choose to specialise either in linguistics or literature.
The linguistics courses include, among others, theoretical modules on language structure and language comparison, language acquisition, bilingualism and language contact.
In the literature courses, the theoretical modules are concerned with comparative and intercultural literature studies and a cultural comparison of the history of literature.
In addition to these courses, students choose between different module profiles: the language and cognition profile, the didactics profile or the intercultural communication profile. Depending on which profile is chosen, the Master's programme prepares students for careers at universities, in teaching German as a Foreign Language or as cultural mediators in cultural centres or international businesses.

Educational organisation

Students choose to specialise either in linguistics or literature. It is possible to study the Master's programme part-time.

Course objectives

Depending on which profile is chosen, the Master's programme prepares students for careers at universities, in teaching German as a Foreign Language or as cultural mediators in cultural centres or international businesses.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills.
German: TestDaF 5454 or DSH 78% or equivalent
English: IELTS, TOEFL (B1 equivalent)

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in modern languages

Enrolment fees

Approx. 150 EUR enrolment fees per semester
Fees do not include a semester ticket.