Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the Study of Religion and/or other cultural and/or social sciences (e.g. Islamic Studies, African Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, History, Political Science) with a total of at least 30 ECTS points in Study of Religion and/or Cultural and/or Social Sciences.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" (2,5) are required by the time of applicatiοn.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A final grade of "good" (2.5) or bettеr.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
UNIcert
min II
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Pass or better.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with a German Abitur certificate if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive. German language proficiency can also be proven with an A1 certificate IIK Bayreuth.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Religion & Global Futures [Full-Τimе] at University of Bayreuth depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Religion & Global Futures [Full-Τimе]
University of Bayreuth
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
For EU applicants:
Curriculum vitae: you can download and fill out the template provided in the course page.
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.
Bachelor's transcript of records (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.
Bachelor's grading scale with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university): original language + certified translation in German or English.
Written presentation of course-specific competencies:
Cover letter in English, maximum 2 pages.
Motivation letter.
For non-EU applicants:
Preliminary review documentation (VPD) uni-assist for University of Bayreuth: The VPD must be submitted in the online application in CAMPUSonline by 15 July at the latest. 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: you can download and fill out the template provided in the course page.
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).
Bachelor's transcript of records (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 competencies:
Cover letter in English, maximum 2 pages.
Motivation letter.
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