Course: Literature - Knowledge - Media M.A.
- Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
The Master's programme is an advanced course of study in which scientific content and methods can be deepened and specialisations can be set. Requirements for this are the degree of an undergraduate Bachelor's programme or a comparable first professionally qualifying university degree. In addition, certain content is often specified as an aptitude requirement. The detailed provisions are set out in the respective Examination Regulations. Completion of a Master's degree programme entitles the holder to a doctorate.
The Master's degree programme in Literature - Knowledge - Media at the University of Regensburg combines courses in
- German language and literature,
- History of science,
- Media studies and
- european history
and, with its integrated study programme, offers Bachelor graduates from these disciplines the opportunity to deepen the knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme and to expand their own qualification profile with additional areas of knowledge and methodological expertise.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
- Graduates are able to work independently using scientific methods.
- They are able to develop specialised content scientifically and are able to reflect on this appropriately and structure complex contexts clearly.
- They are familiar with current discourses in media and literary studies, can categorise them in general historical and history of science research contexts and evaluate them critically.
- They transfer the content of literature, media and history studies as well as the history of science to new topics and tasks independently and in a solution-oriented manner and are able to research literary and media theory issues using specialised scientific methods and reflect on them in their historical and history of science contexts.
To this end, they have in-depth knowledge of media and literary theory and extensive methodological skills that enable them to use their ability to analyse media, objects and texts theoretically and historically in order to independently explore further areas of media, literature and the history of knowledge and theoretical concepts. - They have the communicative competence to prepare their knowledge, understanding and conclusions in a comprehensible way for different target groups and to convey them both orally and in writing.
- They are able to exchange ideas at an academic level and have acquired the specialist knowledge and skills required for subsequent doctoral studies or the transition to professional practice
Knowledge and skills necessary for subsequent doctoral studies or the transition to professional practice.
This qualifies them for a wide range of employment opportunities, primarily in academic institutions (research institutions, academic teaching at universities and universities of applied sciences, academic funding organisations, academic publishers, archives, academic communication, etc.), in media and cultural management (literary institutions, museums) and in public relations (journalism in web and print media, film, TV and radio).
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Is this the right program for me?
- Do you want to complete a Master's programme after a Bachelor's degree in subjects such as German language and literature, history, history of science or media studies?
- Do you want to expand your qualification profile with additional areas of knowledge and methodological skills from the fields of literature, media and history?
Then the interdisciplinary combination logic of the Master's degree programme in Literature - Knowledge - Media will give you a profile that is unique in Germany.
What makes this program special?
The special feature of the Master's degree programme in LWM lies in its combinatorial basic concept, which brings together the content and methods of literature, media and history studies in an interdisciplinary way and expands them to include aspects of the history of science.
What can I do with this degree?
The degree program enables students to familiarise themselves with specific knowledge transfer processes, to critically reflect on them in their contextual circumstances and to examine their truthfulness. They are familiar with current discourses in the academic disciplines involved and can categorise and critically evaluate these in research contexts.
This enables graduates to transfer the knowledge and skills they have acquired to new topics and tasks independently and in a solution-orientated manner.
Thanks to the communicative competence acquired during the degree programme, graduates are able to prepare knowledge and conclusions from literature, media and history studies for different target groups in a way that is appropriate to the audience and to convey them in oral and written form. This equips them for the variable challenges (not only of the labour market) in today's knowledge society.
Graduates have access to high-level jobs in various fields, such as
- Publishing
- Journalism (web and print media, film, TV and radio)
- Public relations
- Media management
- Cultural institutions
- Archives and museums
- Science and research
- Science funding organisations
- Science communication organisations.
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
Internship
An Internship of at least 5 weeks duration or 200 hours can be included in the practical and research module LWM-M 09.
Internationalization
German language and literature is part of the Erasmus+ exchange programme and offers the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at various European universities. Further information can be found on the website of the Institute of German Language and Literature.
Student Life & Services
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| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | yes |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | no/yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | no |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure
Two-stage Selection Procedure:
- 1st stage: Bachelor's degree grade of at least 2.5
- if grade is lower, 2nd stage follows: selection interview
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
Selection interview if the Bachelor's grade is worse than 2.5.
Admission for internationals
Applicants who have not obtained their higher education entrance qualification or their first degree at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of sufficient German language skills at the level of the German Language Test for University Entrance Qualification (DSH) with an overall result of at least DSH-2 or an equivalent examination.
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject-specific requirements, the application procedure and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of studies, right through to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.