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

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Frankfurt (Oder)
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
January 2026 (EU)
January 2026 (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, World literary connections, Minor Literatures, Exile, Diaspora and Migration Literature, German Studies

Target group

Students with a Bachelor's academic degree in Culture, Art, Literature, Linguistics, Art History, Philosophy or History of Science

Annotation

Discovering new perspectives: In the degree course in literary studies: Aesthetics – Literature – Philosophy, students explore the complex interplay of rhetorical, aesthetic, media and material practices. The aim is to convey aesthetics, literature and philosophy in terms of cultural theory. Learning foreign languages and pursuing international dual degrees at partner universities in France, Poland and Romania offer the opportunity to gain intercultural experience as well as to establish an international personal network. A vibrant international and multilingual culture is an integral part of the cross-border campus life at the European University Viadrina in the German-Polish twin city of Frankfurt (Oder)-Słubice.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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 Please note that the enrolment for the double degree programme in "Philosophy and Cultural Studies" with the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne is only possible for the winter semester and the following specific admission requirements also apply: - Proof of at least 12 ECTS in philosophy as part of the bachelor's degree - Language proficiency: French at B2 level and English at B1 level – Letter of motivation There are no additional admission requirements for the double degrees "German Literary Studies in the European Context" with Kraków or Cluj-Napoca. However, the registration for the double with Cluj-Napoca is only possible for the winter semester.

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2025 - 15.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2025 - 15.01.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

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

    01.12.2025 - 15.01.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2025 - 15.03.2026

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

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.09.2026

    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 the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

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

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 15.09.2026

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

Tuition fees

no tuition fees, only a semester contribution including semester ticket for local public transport

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English, French

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