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Eberhard Karls University Tubingen

Tübingen

Cultures of the Global South

Subjects: Culture;Sociology

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English, French, Spanish
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
167 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
1,500 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

Course description

The Master Cultures of the Global South program explores the rich and diverse cultures of the Global South, focusing on their intersections with social politics and cultural history. This program is international, interdisciplinary, and intercultural, emphasizing research and practical relevance. Students engage with subjects such as literary studies, cultural studies, media studies, ethnology, educational science, and other related social sciences. Key topics include coloniality and postcoloniality, migration and mobility, transculturation, and globalization. The program offers various practical project options. Students can undertake study projects involving media, theater, or exhibition components, or participate in career-preparatory internships. This hands-on approach ensures that theoretical knowledge is complemented by practical experience, preparing graduates for diverse career paths.

Program Information

Study Location Tübingen
Start Semester Summer, Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English, French, Spanish
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 1,500 EUR
Cost per Semester 167 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
15.03.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

language proficiency in English, and French or Spanish (CEFR): C1 in English (at the time of application) + B2 in Spanish or French (after two semesters) or C1 in Spanish or French (at the time of application) + B2 in English (after two semesters)

Qualification Requirements

BA in literary or cultural studies or social sciences with the final grade of 2,5 /2nd class honours / B or above.

Document Requirements

Please attach to your application a 1500-word description for a possible MA thesis project.

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University,
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