The Graduate Program in Germanic Studies at UBC integrates a large scope of thematic and theoretical research areas. Students are guided by faculty whose teaching and research cover a wide range of German literature, film, culture, and media. Course offerings feature approaches grounded in varied theories and disciplinary perspectives. The program's structure encourages students to develop their individual focus of study and research in consultation with faculty. Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of German cultural works in their aesthetic, social, political, cultural, and historical dimensions. Students learn how to apply a variety of critical methods and theories to the study of cultural texts, while developing skills that are applicable to many career paths.
Germanic Studies
Germanic Studies
About
Disciplines
Faculty of Arts
Requirements
Entry Requirements
UBC Master's Program Requirements
Years of Study required
Bachelor's degree
Overall Grade Required
80%
Credentials or Degrees Required
Bachelor's Degree
UBC Doctoral Program Requirements
Overall Grade Required
80%
Credentials or Degrees Required
Master's Degree
Career
The M.A. program in Germanic Studies promotes skills that can lead in multiple professional directions. The degree can be preparation for teaching, a foundation for advancement to doctoral study, or a standalone credential. The faculty aim to assist students with the development of transferable skills, beyond critical thinking, that can serve them well in the long term: for example, locating and analyzing information, presenting information to diverse audiences, working independently and in teams, and applying cultural knowledge to interpretations of complex texts and situations.
Our program's alumni can be found in higher education, non-profits, and in the private sector. Master's alumni have gone on to study at other outstanding universities such as Toronto, McGill, and Cornell and have pursued careers in secondary education.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,500Application Fee
CAD 125How to Apply
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Germanic Studies
University of British Columbia
Canada,
Vancouver
