German - Structured Research Master's
Advance your expertise in German literature and cultural research through a structured one-year Master's programme.
Best for:Best for high-achieving graduates in German looking to deepen their research expertise in literature, translation, and cultural studies.
Overview
The Structured Master's in German at the University of Galway is an advanced postgraduate programme offering specialized study in areas such as literary translation, memory culture, and ecocriticism. Available as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, it equips high-achieving graduates with deep disciplinary knowledge. Students engage closely with relevant research methodologies and academic ethics. The programme is designed for individuals wishing to pursue rigorous independent inquiry within German studies.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework and specialized study in chosen areas of German research
- Engage with academic literature and theoretical frameworks relevant to German literature and culture
- Apply appropriate research methodologies and ethical standards to disciplinary projects
- Conduct independent research leading to a comprehensive thesis or final project
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Level 8 degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English and German proficiency as required for postgraduate studies
Instruction: English and German
- Proficiency in German language and literature
- Background in literary or cultural research methodologies
- Academic writing and critical analysis skills
- Hold a Second Class Honours Level 8 degree or equivalent
- Achieve Second Class Honours, Grade 1 or equivalent in German
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-15
Submit your application online through the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. Ensure all required academic transcripts and proof of qualifications are uploaded before the mid-July deadline for September entry.
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- Degree transcripts
- Proof of qualifications
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