30 German Literature Degree Programs

The MLitt in German and Comparative Literature offers a unique opportunity to gain a comparative perspective on German literature through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews (MLitt) and the University of Bonn in Germany (MA).

The master’s program in German language, literature and culture at the KRE imparts specialist knowledge in the areas of German literature, language and culture. Philologists who have excellent knowledge of German and who can master the professional challenges of the 21st century at a high intellectual level are trained here with continuously updated teaching focuses and methods. The language of the MA course is German throughout.

The graduate of Germanic and Nordic Languages and Literatures is a highly educated expert who is qualified for research in his/her field, i. e., in Germanic and Nordic linguistics or literature. He/she is ready for scholarly work and further growth in the academic area. He/she is able to manage language and literary problems where language skills and philological work are required, or where the theory and history of individual literature in all its linguistic and historical-cultural contexts are needed.

In the German Literature Program, students analyze German literary works from the perspective of historical cultural phenomena in central and eastern Europe, where German has played a longstanding role as the common language. In other words, literary works should be analyzed in relation to associated research areas such as cultural history, art history, medical history, and media history. Through various seminars and lectures provided by the department, students acquire advanced language skills (German and English) to understand texts and contemporary research results.

The German B.A. program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the German language, literature, and culture. It combines language skills with cultural understanding, helping students becom...

The German MA program is designed for students interested in deepening their understanding of German language, literature, and culture. It offers a flexible curriculum that includes courses in languag...

The German Bachelor of Arts (BA) program offers students a comprehensive study of the German language, literature, and culture. It combines language skills with an understanding of historical and cont...

The Master of Arts in German program is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the German language, literature, and culture. It offers a variety of course options that focus on advanced languag...

The German MA program offers students a flexible path to deepen their understanding of German language, literature, and culture. It’s designed for those who want to build advanced language skills and ...

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in German is designed for students who want to develop strong language skills alongside an understanding of German culture, history, and literature. The program empha...

The PhD program in German is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of German language, literature, culture, and society. It offers a flexible approach, allowing students to purs...

The Bachelor's in German program offers students a thorough understanding of the language, literature, and culture of German-speaking countries. It emphasizes developing strong language skills through...

The B.A. in German program is designed to help students develop strong language skills and understand German culture, history, and literature. The curriculum emphasizes both language proficiency and c...

The Master’s program in German offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the German language, literature, and culture. The cur...

The complex currents of German literary tradition first appeared in the 18 th century with works from great writers such as Goethe and the Grimm Brothers, followed by Thomas Mann and Brecht, and later enriched by the writings of German Jews like Kafka and Freud. In a broad sense, this literary “flow” denoted a social and cultural phenomenon and the changes of an historic German-speaking area in Europe.