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Master of Arts in Culture, Ecology, Change (CEC)

An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the intersection of literature, culture, and environmental crisis.

Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or cultural studies interested in environmental issues and ecocriticism.

University of Rostock · Rostock, Germany · R1 · First-stage researcher
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EcocriticismEnvironmental HumanitiesClimate Change NarrativesPost-colonialismCultural Change
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
For international students: 1 May to 15 July For national students: 1 June to 30 September
Funding
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Start date
Winter semester
Full-time
Location
Rostock
Germany

Overview

The Master of Arts in Culture, Ecology, Change (CEC) at the University of Rostock is an interdisciplinary programme focused on the environmental humanities and ecocriticism. Students examine how literature, language, and culture function as global agents in the context of the Anthropocene, addressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and post-colonialism. The curriculum encourages critical analysis of cultural narratives and the development of counter-narratives to foster sustainable change. The programme includes an integrated internship component and offers opportunities for international exchange.

AnthropoceneLiteratureEcocriticismEnvironmental HumanitiesSustainabilityCultural Studies

What you'll do

  • Critically analyze contemporary cultural narratives and artifacts related to ecological change.
  • Develop and contrast alternative framings or counter-narratives to address global crises.
  • Complete an integrated internship in the field of cultural and ecological change during the second semester.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary seminars and research projects.
  • Write a Master's thesis in English on a topic related to the programme's focus.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a related field.

Degree offered: Master of Arts

Language: English C1 level; official certificate required (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent).

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Academic proficiency in English at C1 level (certified).
  • Foundational knowledge in cultural studies or related disciplines (12 credit points).
  • Ability to engage with complex theoretical texts and interdisciplinary approaches.
Nice to have
Interest in environmental humanities and ecocriticism.Experience with international or intercultural projects.Basic proficiency in German (optional, but beneficial for interdisciplinary course choices).
Eligibility
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Must meet the English language proficiency requirements.

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Duration
4 semesters
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How to apply

Deadline: 2025-07-15

Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal. International students should apply between May 1 and July 15, while national students have until September 30.

Documents required
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official English language proficiency certificate
  • Academic transcripts
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Institute of English and American Studies
University of Rostock
Germany
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