Program Overview
The Transcultural Studies at University of Bremen 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 Transcultural 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bremen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Transcultural 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
- M1 Theoretical Foundations of Transculturality
- M2 Postcolonial Theories of Transculturality
- M3 Transcultural Competencies
- M4 Independent Studies
- M5 Literary Analysis
- M6 Ethnography and Qualitative Methods of Cultural Analysis
- M7 \xa0Religious Studies of Transculturality
- Module 8, 9, 10 Electives: Research Fields of Transculturality
- Module 11: Master Thesis with Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Your personal letter of motivation should not exceed 2 pages
- The 130 CPs from a BA program are proved by a hardcopy of the transcript of records
- the overall BA grade is acquired through the median of the grades from the Major and Minor programs
- A complete CV on education and professional practice
- English language proficiency, at the minimum level B under the common European framework for languages. A university entrance qualification or University degree from an English medium institution are also accepted as proof of language proficiency.
- Proficiency in a second language at the minimum A2 level under the common European framework for languages.\xc2\xa0
- German language proficiency
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 298 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bremen 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 Bremen
University of Bremen
Bremen, Germany
The University of Bremen is a public university in Bremen, Germany, with approximately 18,400 students from 117 countries. Its 12 faculties offer more than 100 degree programs.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months