Short info about the course of study

The course of study

Discover a unique perspective on literature in the media context with our Master's programme in Literary Studies: Literature, culture, media. At the University of Siegen, you benefit from a long and successful research tradition that dates back to the 1980s and is characterised by outstanding projects such as the Collaborative Research Centre "Transformations of the Popular".
Our research-oriented and interdisciplinary degree program offers you the opportunity to acquire in-depth methodological and scientific skills. You can choose from the focus areas of English/American Studies, Modern German Literature or Romance Studies (French or Spanish) and specialize in your preferred subject area.

Career prospects

In addition to the possibility of a doctorate, the Master's degree program qualifies you for higher-ranking tasks in professional fields in which high literary, cultural and media studies skills are required: in the media (newspapers, radio, television, social media) or publishing houses; in public relations and communication in cultural institutions (e.g. cultural offices), in companies and politics; in scientific institutions or in adult education.

Admission requirements

Prerequisite for access to the master's program is the proof

• a completed degree from a bachelor's degree in literary studies or
• a completed degree in other Bachelor's degree programs with literary, cultural or media studies (the examination board decides on equivalent degrees).

Very good language skills in the chosen focus area must be demonstrated (at least level C1). The chosen focus is mentioned in the degree certificate. In the case of Romance studies (with Spanish) as a linguistic focus, admission at level B2 in Spanish is possible; In this case, the C1 proof must be provided at the latest when registering for the master's thesis.

The current examination regulations always apply.

Study organisation

Subject examination regulations including course plans and module descriptions

In addition to the framework examination regulations (RPO-M) and the general subject-specific regulations of the subject examination regulations (PHIL-FPO-M), the subject examination regulations of the individual (sub-)courses of study (FPOs) define the basic structures of a (sub-)course of study (e.g. entry requirements and content to be studied). The subject examination regulations are accompanied by course plans, which represent the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content information on modules).
For students, the current version of an FPO automatically applies when enrolling in the first semester.

• Examination regulations (including module descriptions)