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Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Historically Oriented Cultural Studies

Original title: Historisch orientierte Kulturwissenschaften (M.A.)

German4 semesters (standard period of study)No Tuition / Semester Fee OnlySaarland

This interdisciplinary master’s program offers cultural-theoretical and methodological knowledge in historically oriented cultural studies with a personalized focus across four subject groups.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Interdisciplinary curriculum with personalized focus areas
Taught in German with international language requirements
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Historically Oriented Cultural Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for research, cultural heritage, or academic careers in cultural and historical studies.

Career outcomes

  • Researcher in cultural and historical studies
  • Cultural heritage consultant
  • Museum or archive specialist
  • Project manager in cultural institutions
  • Academic teaching and further research

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced cultural-theoretical analysis
  • Research methodology in humanities
  • Multilingual competence including Latin or Ancient Greek
  • Interdisciplinary perspective development
  • Critical evaluation of historical cultural phenomena

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 180 ECTS credits in cultural studies or related fields; overall bachelor grade of 2.3 or better; proof of sufficient German language skills for international applicants; English at least B1 level; knowledge of an additional modern foreign language at B1 level; Latin and/or Ancient Greek proficiency required for certain modules
DeadlineEarly June to July 31 (Winter semester); Early December to January 15 (Summer semester)
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

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

Careers

Where this can lead

Researcher in cultural and historical studies
Cultural heritage consultant
Museum or archive specialist
Project manager in cultural institutions
Academic teaching and further research

University

Saarland University

Saarland University is located in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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