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Study program
University
City
University of Bayreuth
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: African Studies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Studies, History, Ancient Studies, Religious Studies
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul/28 Sep
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- students from Non-EU Countries: directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from All other options: directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor’s degree in social science-, humanities-, or history-oriented degree program.
In case you have not received your bachelor certificate yet: an official transcript of records (including subjects and grades) that shows that you have successfully completed modules of in total at least 150 ECTS credits with an estimated final grade corresponding to "2.5" or better on the German grading system and in addition an informal list of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet (in this case, the relevant degree certificate has to be submitted by the end of the first semester of study).
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
At least the grade "good" (2.5) or better.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English CEFR English
min B2
IELTS
min 7
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
TOEFL iBT
min 95
German CEFR German
min A1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
Additional information:
Applicants from countries where English is clearly the first language and main language of instruction at school/university are excluded from this requirement (e.g., Australia, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, etc). If in doubt, please write an email to the Programme Director.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Winter Semester
(starting in October)
(starting in October)
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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 01 (German)March 01 (EU)March 01 (Non EU)
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How to apply via uni-assist
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
students from Non-EU Countries: directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)students from All other options: directly at the University
Application Fee:
For the application via uni-assist: € 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
- Preliminary review documentation (VPD) uni-assist for University of Bayreuth: Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: July 15th. Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
- Curriculum vitae.
- English language certificate (see language requirements).
- German language certificate (see language requirements): It can be obtained during the first year of the program.
- Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent): original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English).
- Transcript of records bachelor's (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system: original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English).
- Written presentation of course-specific competences (motivation letter).
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