Requirements
Individual academic requirements
The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in German Literature (major):
a) |
Bachelor's degree in the branch of studies German Language and Literature from a Swiss university |
b) |
Bachelor's degree with a minor (60 ECTS credits) in German Language and Literature (German Studies), with additional attainments to be defined individually * |
c) |
Bachelor's degree with a minor (30 ECTS credits) in German Language and Literature (German Studies), with additional attainments to be defined individually * |
d) |
Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature (German Studies) from a recognized foreign university, with additional attainments to be defined individually * |
e) |
Bachelor's degree in another branch of studies, with an explicit request for admission and with additional attainments to be defined individually and which must be met in order for the student to be admitted to the program. * |
* |
Additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits may be required. These can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. |
Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies.
The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs
from the University of Bern
that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment:
- Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature
from other Universities
that allows admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment (document in German)
Application and admission
For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.