Application and admission

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Admission requirements for this Master's degree program

  • Passed Bachelor's examination in the German Studies program at the University of Kassel
    or at least an equivalent degree from another university
    or at least an equivalent foreign degree in the same or a related subject area
    or a degree in a related subject (in accordance with § 26 Para. 2 AB Bachelor/Master). This includes philological degree courses such as Comparative Literature, Romance Studies, English Studies as well as degree courses with a focus on film, theater, media, art, cultural studies, philosophy or aesthetics and art or teaching degree courses with the corresponding subject specializations. In the event of such a change of subject, the examination board will decide on any conditions as part of the admission process.
  • and proof of a standard period of study of at least six semesters and 180 credits
  • and proof of knowledge of two foreign languages (one of which is English) at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). (If knowledge of the second foreign language is at level B1 at the time of admission, proof of level B2 can be provided by the time of registration for the MA thesis).
    • If the applicant lacks the academic or foreign language requirements for admission to the Master's degree course in Literature - Art - Media Cultures, the Examination Board may grant admission on condition that proof of the missing study requirements and language skills is provided by the time of registration for the Master's thesis. Additional coursework requirements are possible up to a maximum of 30 credits. These must be completed by the time of registration for the Master's thesis.
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Application period winter semester

with German certificates:

annually 01.06. - 01.09.

with foreign certificates:

annually 01.03. - 15.07.

How do I apply for this degree program?

Note:

The degree programme is currently still in the accreditation process, which is expected to be completed in October 2026. Application for the winter semester 2026/27 is already possible.