German Literature and Culture (MA)

About the programme

Programme structure

The master's programme in German Literature and Culture covers a wide range of literary and cultural topics , from which you may freely tailor your individual programme. This specialization consists of four 10 EC courses or equivalent and an MA thesis (20 EC):

• Course 1: core course, ‘Ways of Reading’, offering insight and understanding into theoretical and practical approaches to exploring literature.
• Courses 2 and 3: Any two German-taught courses from the German Literature and Culture programme
• Course 4: Any elective course. This could be a course offered in the German Literature and Culture track, but you can also broaden your horizon by choosing:
  • a course from another Literary Studies track;
  • a course on a literary subject in another MA programme (for example, North American Studies or Media Studies);
  • a course offered in the MA Linguistics: German Language and Linguistics;
  • or courses offered via Masterlanguage.

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Full-time and part-time

All Literary Studies specialisations are offered both in full-time and part-time. Please note that the part-time study mode does not offer any evening classes.

The study programme includes four courses and a Master's thesis. For a more detailed programme and an overview of all the possible electives, please check the Prospectus.

Please note that this guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may slightly differ.

Are you interested in studying German Literature and Culture?

Check the admission requirements to find out if you are eligible for this Master's programme. 

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Dr. Dorine Schellens

University lecturer

"We explore German literature from the perspective of different disciplines and different cultures. We pride ourselves on a programme that deepens students’ understanding of Germany by examining histories of cultural transfer, translation, and migration. As such, students gain valuable expertise on the cultural and political connections between Germany and Europe, both in the past and present."