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Stellenbosch University

Master of Arts in German Coursework and Research

The Master of Arts in German Coursework and Research in Language and Culture Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Arts in German Coursework and Research offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This double degree with Leipzig University in Germany requires that students spend two semesters in Leipzig where they will complete 2 modules of coursework per semester and a Praktikum (internship) of their choice. Thereafter they will return to Stellenbosch to complete a thesis, counting 50% of the final mark. The thesis will be supervised and examined by both universities. Students will receive a degree certified by both universities. Bursaries are available. 

Programme Structure

You either write a full thesis of 180 credits or enrol for approved modules (90 credits) at Leipzig University and write a thesis of 90 credits. The topic of the thesis you decide in consultation with the Department.

Programme Codes

26107 - 879(180)
26107 - 889(180)

Programme Content

879:

Compulsory Module

Thesis (German) (180)

 

889:

Compulsory modules

Thesis (German) (90)

Foreign Module (German) (90)

 

Assessment and Examination

The thesis is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University. As far as the foreign module is concerned, you must fulfil the assessment requirements of Leipzig University.