Overview

Profile of the African Verbal and Visual Arts Master’s Programme from University of Bayreuth

In addition to learning two African languages, modules cover theory, methods, and specialized areas. Students choose among Bambara, Hausa, Swahili, or Xhosa, thus providing a foundation for academic and communicative practice. Furthermore, theory, methods, and topical areas of emphasis enable students to investigate current, research-relevant issues relating to the Humanities and Cultural studies in Africa.

Fields of Employment

Apart from pursuing further academic training at universities and research institutions, graduates will be qualified to work in a range of different fields. Possible career paths include:

An academic career at higher education institutions or research institutions

Intercultural cooperation and cultural work (e.g. the Goethe Institute, foundations/trusts, museums, galleries, libraries)

Journalism and public relations

Development cooperation

Private sector employment (with a focus on the African continent)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Languages

Approaches to African Verbal and Visual Arts

African Linguistics

African Literatures

Arts, Curational and Media Studies in Africa

Swahili Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bayreuth, Germany

Disciplines

Visual Arts African studies View 9 other Masters in Visual Arts in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have an academic background in African Linguistics, African Literatures, Curational Studies and Media in Africa or a related discipline. You require at least a Bachelor grade point average of 2.5 or better (according to the German grading scale).

A sound command of written and spoken English (equivalent to B2+ European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required. This can be proven by certificates, degrees from an English language-medium tertiary institution, or BA theses written in English.

A basic command of German (A 1 level) is also required and can be obtained during the first year of the programme. Commencing the AVVA programme is only possible for the winter term (October each year).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

344 EUR / year

≈ 344 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

344 EUR / year

≈ 344 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a semester fee which is composed of the contribution towards the student services and the semester ticket for public transportation.

Living costs

Bayreuth

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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Overview

Profile of the African Verbal and Visual Arts Master’s Programme from University of Bayreuth

Fields of Employment

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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