Master of German and Comparative Literature at University of Bonn

University of Bonn

Germany, Bonn

University Rank:#207

The German and Comparative Literature at University of Bonn is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Bonn, Germany, the program is taught in English and German and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on October 10, 2026.

About Master of German and Comparative Literature

In the bi-national degree program German and Comparative Literature, students study two subjects at two excellent universities, benefiting from an ideal setting to acquire competences in literature and cultural studies. The degree program covers content and methods of German Studies as well as comparative literature and cultural studies, with a main focus on literature and its transnational, intercultural and cross-media interconnections. Hence, this program goes beyond the more narrow scope of pure literary analysis and individual philologies. The dual content focus of this master's degree program is also reflected in its bi-national composition, which includes academic stays both at the University of Bonn and the partner university in St. Andrews. Students are thus given the unique opportunity to build on their theoretical knowledge with practical first-hand experience in two academic cultures and countries. Graduates of the program earn a German-Scottish double Master of Arts/ Master of Letters degree offering manifold professional prospects in Germany and abroad. Possible lines of work: Education (adult education, language courses, educational institutes, etc.), book industry (publishing/libraries/translating/editing), culture (cultural institutions, embassies, exhibitions, etc.), media (press, radio, television, on-line media, journalism, public relations), administration (international relations, e.g. diplomatic service, international organizations), academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of German and Comparative Literature at University of Bonn

Entry Requirements

Examination Regulations (German versions are legally binding) University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline German language proficiency (CEFR level C1) English language proficiency (CEFR level C1 Knowledge of one of the following languages: French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian (language proficiency CEFR level B2) Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent Modules worth at least 60 ECTS credits in Comparative Literature, German Studies or a related field. Specific modules: Introduction to Comparative Text Analysis (12 ECTS credits) | Literary Foreign Language Proficiency (12 ECTS credits) | History of Modern European Literature (24 ECTS)

English Requirements

IELTSMin 5.5
TOEFLMin 72

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of German and Comparative Literature at University of Bonn

Master of German and Comparative Literature at University of Bonn

University of Bonn

Germany, Bonn