Comparative Literature (Master)

  1. Brief description
  2. Curriculum / study plan
  3. Graduation

1. Brief description

Master of Arts

Degree Programme Code: 066 870

Duration and scope: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS

Language: German

NO entrance examination

The master’s programme in Comparative Literature focuses on the correlations and transfer between the literatures of the “great” Western languages (English, Romance languages, German), the connection between comparative literature and social history of literature, as well as the relations between literature and other media.

» You can find further information on the MA programme below and on the website of Teaching Affairs and Student Services

Please always check the German page for the most current information.  

2. Curriculum / Study Plan

Link to the complete curriculum.

Structure of the Master's Programme in Comparative Literature (abridged version):

3. Graduation

As soon as all examinations (modules 1–4) have been completed and appear in the Transcript of Records (Sammelzeugnis), the MA 'record of examinations' can already be handed in for confirmation in the SSS (irrespective of the status of the MA thesis). It is recommended to submit this document early!

To do this, you must hand in the following documents at the StudienServiceStelle (SSS) by e-mail:

Please check beforehand on your Transcript of Records whether all examinations appear in the correct place.

The registration of your master thesis must be submitted to the StudienServiceCenter (SSC) before the thesis is started. The following professors and lecturers are available to supervise Master's theses:

and on request possibly also:

Further information on this as well as on submitting the Master's thesis can be found here.

It is necessary to register for the final examination after completing the having submitted the Record of examination and having received a grade for the MA thesis. The registration has to take place at least two weeks before the examination date via the SSC.

The Prüfungssenat consists of (1) two examiners, of which one is the MA advisor. The second examiner should hold a habilitation qualification, or a doctorate with thematic knowledge of the special field of the thesis, as well as (2) a chair who needs to hold a doctorate. Students will find the members for the Prüfungssenat together with their MA advisor; the date of the final examination will be coordinated with everyone involved.

Please note that the date of the final examination (MA examination or defensio) is also the date of completion of the Master's programme.