Master of Arts in Romance Literary Studies
Explore Romance literature and cultures across Europe, Latin America, and Africa with an interdisciplinary digital humanities focus.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates with strong language skills and an interest in comparative literature and digital humanities.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Romance Literary Studies at the University of Tübingen is a comprehensive four-semester programme exploring French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Students can customise their academic journey by selecting specialisations in comparative literature, national studies, or the interdisciplinary digital humanities profile. The curriculum equips participants with advanced analytical capabilities, textual interpretation skills, and experience with digital cultural tools. Applicants are expected to engage deeply with literary texts and cultural contexts while meeting rigorous language and academic prerequisites.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework across selected specialisations in Romance literature and culture
- Engage in critical textual analysis and apply digital tools to cultural research projects
- Participate in seminars, language training, and collaborative academic activities
- Fulfill all examination and thesis requirements over the four-semester duration
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a Romance Studies subject or a humanities subject with a Romance-related focus
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German: B2 level required; English: no minimum level required; multiple Romance languages taught and used
Instruction: German, French, Italian, Spanish, English
- Ability to critically analyse literary texts and cultural artifacts
- Academic writing and research proficiency in the humanities
- Familiarity with historical and contemporary cultural contexts of Romance-speaking regions
- Hold an eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 or equivalent
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- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Official German language certificate
Contact
Hanno Ehrlicher
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