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German Language and Literature

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #701
Tuition EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location St. John's, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The German Language and Literature at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 German Language and Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: St. John's, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the German Language and Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Issues in Modern Technology, Literature and Culture
  2. Issues in Literature on the Edges of Society
  3. Issues in the History of the German Language
  4. Bibliography and Research Methods
  5. Issues in Early German Literature and Culture
  6. Issues in Early Modern German Literature and Culture
  7. Issues in Modern German Literature and Culture
  8. Issues in Contemporary German Literature and Culture
  9. Issues in Propaganda and Censorship

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Bachelor\'s degree (minimum second class honours) in German; in addition, candidates must have acquired a superior knowledge of the spoken and written language, and may be asked to take advanced undergraduate courses

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Canada

Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months