Program Overview
The Southeast Asian Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Southeast Asian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Southeast Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Modern languages and cultures ofSoutheast Asia
- Theories and methods
- Current issues and research
- Media, politics and economy in modernSoutheast Asia
- Classical languages and history
- Applied Indonesian / Malay
- Regional expertise
- Introduction to Asian economics and law
- Studium generale / free choice studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree in Southeast Asian Studies or equivalent and a good command of Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Malaysia (minimum of 200 hours of language instruction at University level or equivalent)
- BA degrees from other disciplines in the humanities or social sciences may also be accepted if the applicant has a good knowledge of Southeast Asia and the required language skills.
- TOEFL test result of at least 560 (paper), 220 (computer-based) or 84 (internet-based), or equivalent results from other officially recognized tests of English capability, such as IELTS or the Cambridge Proficiency examination
- A convincing motivation letter and CV
- A positive letter of recommendation, stating why the candidate is considered suitable for the Master\'s program in Southeast Asian Studies
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months