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Study program
University
City
University of Bayreuth
Religion & Global Futures
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Religious Studies, Sustainability, Political Sciences, Economics, Nutritional Science, Anthropology, Sociology, African Studies, Global & European 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)
- 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
Course Description
Part-time study is possible.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
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 application.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A final grade of "good" (2.5) or better.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English CEFR English
min B2
UNIcert
min II
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: Pass or better.
Specification: Pass or better.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least C.
Specification: At least C.
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: At least B.
Specification: At least B.
IELTS
min 6.5
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL ITP
min 543
German CEFR German
min A1
Goethe-Zertifikat
min A1
Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch ÖSD Zertifikat
min A1
telc Deutsch
min A1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
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 a A1.2 certificate IIK Bayreuth (not A1.1).
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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For Candidates with Previous Degree from
Winter Semester
(starting in October)
(starting in October)
GermanyWinter Semester: -
Another EU CountryWinter Semester: -
Rest of the worldWinter Semester: -
Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 01 (German)March 01 (EU)March 01 (Non EU)
In 20 days free webinar
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: The VPD must be submitted in the online application in CAMPUSonline by July 15th 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.
- 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 competencies: All applicants must submit a cover letter comprising a maximum of 2 pages where they explain why they consider themselves well-suited for the M. A. program Religion and Global Futures. For example, previous main areas of study, experience abroad, internships, etc. can be mentioned here, as well as reasonable interest in the methodological and theoretical approaches of social/cultural studies of religion. Furthermore, initial ideas for an own research project can be outlined here, which is to be realized during the master's program.
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