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Free University of Berlin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

M.A. in Applied Literary Studies - Contemporary Literature

Original title: Applied Literary Studies - Contemporary Literature

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBerlin

This full-time Master's program in Applied Literary Studies focuses on contemporary literature and equips students with critical and practical skills for careers in publishing, literature promotion, and cultural management from a transnational perspective.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Focus on contemporary literature
Transnational approach
M.A. in Applied Literary Studies - Contemporary Literature

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those seeking to work in publishing, literature promotion, or cultural management in German-speaking contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Literary publishing
  • Cultural management
  • Literature promotion
  • Academic research
  • Transnational cultural work

Skills you will learn

  • Critical literary analysis
  • Transnational perspectives
  • Cultural management skills
  • Research methodologies
  • Practical publishing skills

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsQualifying degree in German Philology, Romance Philology, English Philology, Slavic Philology, Dutch Philology, General and Comparative Literature, or related modern philological subject with at least 60 credit points including 20 in Literary Studies, or a cultural studies subject with 20 credit points in Literary Studies; Preference for applicants with at least 6 months relevant work or international experience; DSH or equivalent German language exam required if prior degree was not in German
DeadlineRefer to official FU Berlin application deadlines for the winter semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; only semester fees and contributions each semester
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Literary publishing
Cultural management
Literature promotion
Academic research
Transnational cultural work

University

Free University of Berlin

Free University of Berlin is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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