Program Overview
The German at University of South Carolina is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 German programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the German 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
- Survey of German Culture.
- Introduction to German Linguistics.
- History of the German Language.
- Introduction to the Germanic.
- German Sociolinguistics
- Teaching German in Secondary Schools
- Topics in German Film.
- Selected Topics in German
- Introduction to Graduate Studies in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
- Middle High German.
- Selected Topics in Old Germanic Languages.
- The German Renaissance and Baroque.
- The German Enlightenment and its Counter-Currents.
- German Romanticism.
- German Realism.
- German Literature from 1889 to 1945.
- Recent and Contemporary German Literature.
- Seminars on Selected Topics in Foreign Language Education.
- The Teaching of German in College I.
- The Teaching of German in College II.
- German Seminar.
- Directed Reading and Research.
- Thesis Preparation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
What application materials are required by all departments in The Graduate School?
- A baccalaureate degree (or the international equivalent) from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended for course credit
- Standardized test scores (consult the program to which you are applying for particular test requirements)
- Two or more letters of recommendation
- Application
- Application Fee
- English Proficiency Requirement
- Other Supporting Materials
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina 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 University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Columbia, United States
University of South Carolina is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months