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    Deutsche Literatur (M.A.)

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    Frankfurt am Main, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    120
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    Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Frankfurt am Main, DE.

    About the program

    Covers German-language literature from beginnings to present, structured by Older and Newer German Literature, deepening history, theory, and aesthetics at advanced level with focus on text historicity and epochal transformations.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL (Internet-based, at least 85 points)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (at least 5.5 in each part)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months

    €11,424.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt online or in-person?
    Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is offered in-person.
    How long does Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt take to complete?
    Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt?
    Per the program's published guidance: at least 2,5
    What work-permit options follow Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt?
    Post-completion work rights for Deutsche Literatur (M.A.) at Goethe University Frankfurt: 18 months