Master programs in Language and Literary Studies offered in English at German universities often intersect with Area Studies and focus on regions such as the anglophone world, and African and Asian countries. Furthermore, courses informed by Comparative Studies or in International Linguistics and Communication deal with the role of language in a globalized world. Studying these issues in a cosmopolitan classroom environment granted by the international programs at German universities, allows for an exchange with students of other cultural backgrounds with diverse language skills. Furthermore, Master’s programs in Language and Literary Studies often include language courses and stays abroad, which make it possible to experience multilingualism first hand.

There also is a broad choice of programs dealing with contemporary demands of translating human language to virtual spheres of life and communicating and translating in transnational businesses and cultures. For experimental research of these topics, German universities grant access to up-to date language laboratories.

The Study Finder gives you an overview of all your options to study Language and Literary Studies in Germany.