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University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Literature in Cultural Context

Original title: Literatur im kulturellen Kontext

German, depending on chosen courses · 4 semesters · No Tuition / Semester Fee Only · Bavaria

This interdisciplinary Master's program integrates literary and cultural studies, training students to analyze texts with theoretical, historical, and cultural perspectives.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Interdisciplinary approach combining literature and cultural studies
Taught by expert faculty in a research university
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Literature in Cultural Context

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for academic careers, cultural sector, publishing, or education professions.

Career outcomes

  • Academic research
  • Cultural institutions
  • Publishing
  • Education
  • Media and communications

Skills you will learn

  • Critical literary analysis
  • Interdisciplinary cultural research
  • Theoretical and historical contextualization of texts
  • Written and oral communication
  • Research methodology

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Anglistics, German Studies, Romance Studies, African Languages, Literatures and Arts, or equivalent; minimum grade 'good'; German language proficiency at DSH-2 level; motivation letter via email
Deadline15 April to 15 October for Winter semester; 15 October to 15 April for Summer semester
LanguageGerman, depending on chosen courses
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; mandatory semester contribution including student services and public transport ticket
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic research
Cultural institutions
Publishing
Education
Media and communications

University

University of Bayreuth

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

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