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Free University of Berlin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

General and Comparative Literature M.A.

Original title: General and Comparative Literature

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBerlin

This Master of Arts program explores European literatures from the early modern period onward, focusing on poetics, literary history, and cultural context with critical analysis of current research.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
German instruction
Research-oriented
General and Comparative Literature M.A.

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Academic and literary research careers

Career outcomes

  • Literary critic
  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Educator

Skills you will learn

  • Comparative analysis
  • Literary theory
  • Historical context
  • Research methods

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor’s degree with at least 60 credit points in literary studies or equivalent; Proof of language skills in English (level B2 CEFR); DSH or German Language University Entrance Exam required if first language is not German and initial degree was not taught in German
DeadlineSee official university website for current deadlines
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

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

Careers

Where this can lead

Literary critic
Researcher
Editor
Educator

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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