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24 months
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Winter semester
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About this programme
The "German-French Studies" Master of Arts programme is an international course of study with a joint degree. It arose from the cooperation between University of Bonn in Germany and Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. The course of study is part of the Franco-German University (FGU). It is focused on philological and cultural knowledge about France and Germany and the mediation of German and French culture. The students take classes that are offered by the Department of Romance Studies as well as the Department of German Studies. This curriculum includes lectures and courses in literature and (inter)cultural studies, in linguistics and comparative studies, and language courses. Students have the possibility to specialise in chosen fields of study in order to gain scientific or practical qualifications. The Master’s programme prepares students for further scientific qualification in a German-French PhD (Cotutelle de thèse) or a trinational German-French-Italian PhD (Bonn-Paris-Florence) as well as for a direct start in their professional careers.
All students spend their first year in Bonn and their second in Paris. In Bonn, students can choose courses from a wide range of subjects in linguistics, literature, comparative and cultural studies. In their second year of studies in Paris, courses include mandatory methodological courses as well as the possibility to choose a number of courses in linguistics, literature, comparative and cultural studies. During the preparation of the Master's thesis, a final colloquium is held to provide guidance and support to the students. After the thesis has been submitted, a defence is conducted. Graduates are awarded a joint degree. PDF Download
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Winter semester
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Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor of Arts in German-French Studies or a similar subject as well as very good knowledge of French and German literature, linguistics and culture.
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The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor of Arts in German-French Studies or a similar subject as well as very good knowledge of French and German literature, linguistics and culture.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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