Master's Program in Culture and Economy: French Studies

University of Mannheim

Germany, Mannheim

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University of Mannheim

Germany , Mannheim

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

French

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesAugust-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,500 / semester

Next Intake August-2022

Master's Program in Culture and Economy: French Studies

About

Students enrolled in the master's program in Culture and Economy can build on the expertise they have acquired in the bachelor's program and enhance their knowledge of Cultural Studies and Business Administration or Economics.

Usually, two thirds of the master's program consist of the major in French Studies and one third of the combination major in Business Administration or Economics:

The major French Studies, offers students the opportunity to specialize either in Linguistics and/or in Literary Studies. The contents of this humanistic program of study provide an in-depth and critical examination of French-speaking cultural areas.

Optionally, an intercultural practice module can also be taken involving an additional Romance language, which can be studied in two to five foreign language skills courses.

Students of the masters program in Culture and Economy take a specialist subject and, depending on their prior knowledge, can either opt for Business Administration or Economics. If they study Business Administration as a specialist subject, they can choose from the modules in the areas Marketing and Management. If they study Economics as a specialist subject, they broaden their basic knowledge of this field by taking advanced courses offered in the Economics program. After in-depth study of these subjects, our graduates are equipped with a range of useful skills in these fields.

Depending on your preferences and the courses you choose, you can write your masters thesis either in Literary Studies or in Linguistics.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the master's program in Culture and Economy: French Studies, applicants need to have a bachelorâ€™s degree in Culture and Economy: French Studies. Another degree in humanities and/or business studies is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:

a total of 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of six semesters,
a final grade of 2.5 or better.
French Studies:
Applicants have to have passed examinations in one basic and one advanced module or obtained equivalent qualifications in French Studies during their bachelor's degree. If you have not yet taken all of the required examinations, the admission to the masterâ€™s program is subject to the condition that you take the required examinations and provide proof of the missing academic achievements during the first two semesters of the masterâ€™s program.
Business Administration or Economics (combination major):
Examinations corresponding to at least 36 ECTS credits. You may fulfill these requirements parallel to applying for the master's program; however, you have to provide proof of the missing academic achievements by the exam registration period in the first semester at the latest.

English Program Requirements

Language requirements
You have to submit proof of German and French language proficiency, both equivalent to level C1.

Career

Graduates of the masters program in Culture and Economy know and understand economic concepts and processes. That is why they are particularly in demand in roles that require both cultural awareness and expertise in business administration and economics. They work, for example, in PR and corporate communication, marketing and sales, HR and consultancy services, but also in cultural and event management, editorial departments, federal and state authorities, and museums and archives.

A degree in French Studies will qualify you to work in companies, cultural institutions and organizations operating in the French-speaking world.

Apart from that, graduates can also pursue a doctorate in French Studies and aim for a career in academia.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,500 / semester

How to Apply

To apply to the University of Mannheim, you must complete an online application form and upload all required supporting documents. An overview of the required documents can be found below and on the website of the Admissions Office.

Firstly, you are asked to enter personal information and upload documents, such as a your University Entrance Qualifiction, CV, and Transcript of Records. Please make sure to upload the respective document at the right place. Please note that it is not possible to change personal data or documents that have been uploaded in this section after you have confirmed correctness of the dates you stated in the form.

In the second part of the application process you are allowed to apply for up to three degree programs. All applications are treated equally. In the application form for the “Master in Economics” you can upload your motivation letter and academic essay.

You can find an overview of the whole application process here. Please read the information carefully as it applies to all of the master's degree programs available at the University of Mannheim and is relevant for both German and international applicants. We also recommend that you read the Master’s Guide.