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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Germany , Düsseldorf

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesApril-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,166 / year

Next Intake April-2023

Jewish Studies

About

Subjects making up the Jewish Studies programme include the language(s), religion, history and culture of the Jews from antiquity to the present day in terms of both their independent characteristics and in relation to their respective non-Jewish environment.
A key component is acquisition of Hebrew language skills.

Disciplines

Social Sciences

Languages and cultural studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the Masters programme, applicants require a relevant university degree, successfully completed at Bachelors level or equivalent, in which 54 ECTS were obtained in a Jewish Studies programme. Evidence of Hebrew language skills must be provided by means of a Hebraicum language proficiency test in classical and modern Hebrew; evidence of language skills must be provided at the point of admission to the MA Jewish Studies programme at the latest. The final grade for the BA programme must be 2.5 or higher.

English Program Requirements

Language certificate for English language (Level B2 / Common European Framework for Reference for Languages): We accept English tests covering all four academic skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking):

IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
We do not accept TOEIC

The language certificate must not be older than two years and the original certificate must be sent directly from the testing center to the European Studies programme in Düsseldorf. (TOEFL-Code: 3423)
No language test is required for native English speakers.

Career

The Masters programme in Jewish Studies is aimed primarily at academic qualifications in the field of research and teaching in and out of university, with special attention paid to the ability to conduct academic research independently and the ability to transfer the acquired knowledge in ways appropriate for different target groups. This programme also opens up access to further occupational fields in the area of humanities and culture as well as in media, public administration, archives and libraries, museums, publishing and both cultural and religious organisations.

Public Administration
museums
The Masters programme in Jewish Studies is aimed primarily at academic qualifications in the field of research and teaching in and out of university
with special attention paid to the ability to conduct academic research independently and the ability to transfer the acquired knowledge in ways appropriate for different target groups. This programme also opens up access to further occupational fields in the area of humanities and culture as well as in media
archives and libraries
publishing and both cultural and religious organisations.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,166

How to Apply

Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:

Application form (to download the application form click here)
Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
Transcript of records,
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.

Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.