Overview

This new Literature programme from University of Konstanz is particularly notable for its combination of interdisciplinary studies and in-depth specialisation. You will not only deepen your chosen language focus, but can also benefit from mutual reflections on literary studies together with fellow students who are pursuing other fields of focus.

The programme is conceived in a way that enables our students to be in contact with each other from the very start to the end of their studies. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to take part in an integrated period of study abroad, or an integrated practical semester. The department also offers an internship pool for this option.

Career prospects

Graduates have access to a great variety of professional activities. Typical work areas include:

World of literature (e.g. with publishers, houses of literature, libraries, documentation centres)
Media (e.g. newspapers, radio, TV, online magazines)
Press and public relations, marketing and advertising
Cultural sector (e.g. Goethe Institutes, adult education, theatre)

If you gain a sufficiently high final grade you will qualify to continue for a doctorate. The department offers a structured doctoral study programme as well as DFG Research Training Groups.

Programme Structure

You can study the MA in literature with the following main areas:

English Literature and Culture

French Literature

German Studies

Iberian and Ibero-American Studies

Italian Studies,

Latin Studies,

Slavistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Konstanz, Germany

Disciplines

Literature View 18 other Masters in Literature in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Above-average degree of a three-year (or more) programme in the field of Literary Studies from an institution of higher education or Berufsakademie
For the focus areas English Literature and Culture, French Literature, Italian Studies, Iberian and Ibero-American Studies: language skills level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the corresponding language of the focus area.
For the focus area Slavic Studies: Slavic language skills level C1 of the CEFR.
For the focus area Latin Studies: qualification in Latin (Latinum)

Important note: Evidence of C1 in the target language of the focus need not be provided if a BA degree has been completed in the same language or if the applicant is a native speaker.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3418 EUR / year

≈ 3418 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students from a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) do not have to pay tuition. Semester fee: 209 euros.

Living costs

Konstanz

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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