Master Theaterwissenschaft und Interkulturalität
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The cross-border and multilingual Master degree offers students the opportunity to study theatre from an intercultural perspective.
Career Opportunities
Study and Career opportunities The Master Theaterwissenschaft und Interkulturalität prepares for employment opportunities in the theatre, dramaturgy, cultural agencies or institutions, public relations, cultural management and organisation, project management and festival organisation, theatre review and media relations, cultural services in public/private educational institutions, scientific institutes and universities. Students can also continue their studies at PhD level. More info Download the flyer Objectives This programme has a distinctly intercultural and interdisciplinary approach, a strong research focus and an intensive practice-orientation. Students can choose from a broad variety of academic courses offered by the University of Trier and the University of Luxembourg. In Luxembourg, the programme is linked to the Department of Humanities and the Institute for German Studies. In cooperation with the theatre landscape of the Greater Region, there is a profound theoretical and practical examination of theatre and its historical and contemporary forms. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate and further develop their practical skills across numerous seminars and workshops including performances-accompanying seminars, critical reflection and creative discussions on theatre projects, culture management and organisational workshops and screen play writing seminars with directors and theatre-makers. Learning outcomes / Career perspectives The Master programme prepares students for careers in the world of theatre as well as careers in public and private cultural institutions. At the end of the programme: students have acquired comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge about the theatre and performing arts with an intercultural, interdisciplinary and international focus. students have developed and deepen their artistic and theoretical expertise. students acquired the necessary skills to plan, coordinate and execute their own artistic projects. studen
Program Curriculum
Programme The curriculum covers a full-time two-year programme (120 ECTS) with the final semester being dedicated to a master thesis. Students have to complete an internship in semester 3. Courses are organised in cooperation with the University of Trier (Germany). Classes are taught in German. Some courses may be taught in French or English. Admissions Useful information Information on the curriculum Module structure Module overview Modulhandbuch WS 2024/25 Planning Academic Contents Semestre 1 Semestre 1 Semestre 2 Course offer for Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Theater International ECTS credits: 0 Course code: THEATER-31 Course title: Theater International Number of ECTS: 0 Course code: THEATER-31 Module(s): Lecture Series Language: FR Mandatory: No Frauen jenseits der Norm in Text und Inszenierung: Sophokles, Kleist, Schnitzler ECTS credits: 5 Course code: THEATER-17 Course title: Frauen jenseits der Norm in Text und Inszenierung: Sophokles, Kleist, Schnitzler Number of ECTS: 5 Course code: THEATER-17 Module(s): Modul I: Formen und Konzepte Language: DE Mandatory: Yes Analyse der Konstruktion von Geschlechteridentitäten und normabweichenden Verhaltensweisen in ihrem jeweiligen historischen KontextDiskussion zentraler Theatertexte von der Antike bis zum 20. Jahrhunderts vor ihrem soziopolitischen HintergrundAuseinandersetzung mit unterschiedlichen TheaterkonzeptenReflexion des Zugriffes von Regisseur*innen und Schauspieler*innen auf die klassische Werken anhand ausgewählter Inszenierungen Sophokles‘ Antigone, Kleists Penthesilea, Schnitzlers Fräulein Else – in vielen Tragödien, Dramen und Novellen der Weltliteratur sind es Frauenfiguren, die aus den ihnen vorgezeichneten Bahnen ausbrechen und sich gegen die herrschende gesellschaftliche oder familiäre Ordnung stellen. Welche gesellschaftliche Rolle und welcher Handlungsspielraum der Frau in ihrem privaten und gesellschaftlichen Umfeld zugeschrieben wird, wie ihr Aufbegehren dramatisch gestaltet wird und wie die k
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS Duration: 2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages: DE Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in humanities, preferably in philology. German C1 level (CEFR). Knowledge of French and/or English is required. More information on proof of language skills In addition to the documents required for the enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, students need to submit the following documents: – a CV – a letter of motivation Selection procedure & criteria Application and enrolment are possible at the University of Luxembourg or the University of Trier. The university of enrolment is then considered the ‘home university’. The application requirements depend on the regulations of the respective university. Enrolment for the winter semester and the summer semester is possible each academic year. Interest in theater, culture and multilingualism Curiosity about experimenting with artistic expressions Contact For general questions regarding applications, eligibility, course requirements, diploma, language, scholarship etc. Please visit: FAQ Admissions procedure Share thisshare share email
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Fo
- Start Date September
- Language German
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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