Literary Studies: Aesthetics, Literature and Philosophyinternational course, part time, full time, International degree

  • Master of Arts

    Master
    Degree

  • 4 semesters

    Standard period of study (amount)

  • Frankfurt (Oder)

    Location

  • March 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

    January 2025 (EU), January 2025 (Non-EU)
    Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study
  • German Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Philosophy
  • General Literary Studies
  • Comparative Literary Studies
Focus

Literature and Philosophy, Aesthetics, Rhetoric, Mediality, Aspects of Cultural Studies and Language Practice in Translation, Knowledge Cultures and Arts, Global Literary Links, Minor Literature, Exile, Diaspora and Migration Literature, Germanistik

Target group

University graduates of degree courses in Cultural Studies, Aesthetics, Literary Studies, Linguistics, Art History, Philosophy and History of Science who are interested in pursuing a Doctorate or a career in publishing, a cultural establishment or the media.

Annotation

The Master's degree course in Literary Studies: Aesthetics – Literature – Philosophy deals with the analysis of the complex interplay of rhetorical, aesthetic, media and material practices. The aim is to convey aesthetics, literature and philosophy in terms of cultural theory. European literatures and philosophies are explored in their reception and interaction context. Literature is not understood as the sum of individual national literatures, but as an object with transcultural dimensions. The Master's degree in Literary Studies is characterised by multi-perspective approaches. Undertaking Literary Studies in a general and comparative way means proceeding supranationally, comparatively, intermedially and critically and therefore also questioning concepts such as identity and territory. The basic features of the degree course are the emphasis on the methodical role of literature for cultural studies in its intradisciplinary literature, art and philosophy-historical provisions as well as the interdisciplinary exploration of the knowledge and media-historical framework conditions of aesthetics, literature and philosophy. The theoretical practice taught by the degree course is research-oriented in its application and provides the basis for further postgraduate studies or other highly qualified academic professional practices, particularly in the fields of publishing, media and cultural institutions.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Area of study
  • Partner institution: Uniwersytet Jagielloński in Kraków in Republic of Poland (International degree: Literatur- und Sprachwissenschaften (M.A.))
  • Partner institution: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in French Republic (International degree: Philosophie (M.A.))
  • Partner institution: Babeș-Bolyai-Universität Cluj-Napoca in Romania (International degree: Germanistik (M.A.))
Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Proof of 30 ECTS credits in the subjects of Literature, Philosophy or other cultural studies subjects, knowledge of two European languages (B2 CEFR) and (B1 CEFR), one of which must be English. Double degree - the following language requirements apply to the optional binational academic degree in the "Philosophy and Cultural Studies” track: French B2 (or Unicert II) and English B1 (or Unicert I)

Lecture period
  • 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
  • 14.10.2024 - 07.02.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

    Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary.. Please check the corresponding websites of the degree programmes!

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    The application and enrolment deadlines for transfer students are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025

    With a foreign general higher education entrance qualification / higher education entrance qualification, application via uni-assist e.V. (Applications for Master’s programmes on viaCampus). Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary.. Please check the corresponding websites of the degree programmes!

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025

    With a foreign general higher education entrance qualification / higher education entrance qualification, application via uni-assist e.V. (Applications for Master’s programmes on viaCampus). Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary.. Please check the corresponding websites of the degree programmes!

Summer semester (2024)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2024 - 15.03.2025

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

    With a foreign general higher education entrance qualification / higher education entrance qualification, application via uni-assist e.V. (Applications for Master’s programmes on viaCampus). Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary.. Please check the corresponding websites of the degree programmes!

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

    With a foreign general higher education entrance qualification / higher education entrance qualification, application via uni-assist e.V. (Applications for Master’s programmes on viaCampus). Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary.. Please check the corresponding websites of the degree programmes!

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2024 - 15.03.2025

    The application and enrolment deadlines for transfer students are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.

Tuition fee

no tuition fees, only a semester contribution including semester ticket for local public transport in Berlin/Brandenburg

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English, French

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