Master of Arts in African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art

University of Bayreuth

Germany, Bayreuth

University Rank:#448

Duration2 year(s)

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Master of Arts in African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art

About

The English-taught Master's programme African Visual and Verbal Arts deepens knowledge that has been gained in diversity and creativity of languages, literatures, art, and media in Africa. The programme is unique in its interdisciplinary design and combination of subjects that can be selected individually. In choosing to learn two of the African languages on offer, including Bambara, Hausa, Swahili, or Arabic and Xhosa (as a second language), students can acquire the foundation for scientific and communicative application. In addition, theories, methods, and thematic foci enable a well-grounded engagement with current research issues of cultural studies and humanities in Africa at large, not limited by disciplinary boundaries. The programme is conceptualised as an immersion in and continuation of the specialisation fields offered in the African Visual and Verbal Arts (Languages, Literatures, Media and Art) Bachelor's programme at Bayreuth University. These fields include African Linguistics, Swahili Studies, Literatures in African Languages, and Media/Arts and Curational Studies in Africa.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree (with good marks) in a field related to African Verbal and Visual Arts: African Languages, Linguistics, Literatures in Africa, Media and Art in Africa, or Curational Studies

Fee Information

How to Apply

www.avva.uni-bayreuth.de

Master of Arts in African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art

University of Bayreuth

Germany, Bayreuth