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German Language and Literature

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Broad-based education with an interdisciplinary emphasis

This master’s programme offers an in-depth, research-oriented education in the three subject disciplines of the German language, German medieval studies, and modern German-language literature, with scope for individual specialisation in your own areas of interest. The interdisciplinary character of the study programme makes this a well-rounded educational qualification.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are interested in exploring scholarly research in aspects of language, literature and culture. You are also a keen reader and enjoy academic work. You also need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

German Language and Literature at the University of Graz

The Institute of German Studies is large and teaches a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language and literature. You will be guided on how to carry out independent research in linguistic, literary or cultural studies, depending on your personal interests.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to broaden your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates of this programme frequently work in areas involving communication, language, texts, literature, and culture. Depending on any additional qualifications and practical experience during your degree programme, there are also career options in public and private sector organisations involved in cultural policy, management and communication; in the media (press, radio, TV, online media); libraries and archives; publishing and bookselling; corporate communications and public relations work; marketing; adult and continuing education; or as an editor, copywriter, publicist, author or communication coach. You will also be qualified for work in teaching and research in public and private sector institutions.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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