Program Overview
The Ethiopian Studies at University of Hamburg 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 Ethiopian 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ethiopian 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
- [\'modules spanning the first and second semesters: Methods in Ethiopian Studies and Linguistic History of Ethiopia (both mandatory), one of three language modules (mandatory elective, dependent upon prior knowledge of Amharic, Hausa, or Swahili), and free electives.\', \'a semester abroad or the modules Linguistic Communication and Knowledge and Medial Aspects of Knowledge Traditions in the third semester.\', "a final module (colloquium, master\'s thesis, oral exam) in the fourth semester."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- They must have a first degree from a German or accredited international university in an African, Ethiopian, or Afro-Asian (including Ethiosemitic) studies program or from a comparable program; they must also prove that they have completed appropriate language courses and/or courses in African studies and/or courses in philology and/or religious history.
- They must be proficient in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
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 University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
