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 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Literature African studies View 26 other Masters in Literature in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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 Fee

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International

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

326 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 163 EUR per semester during 24 months.

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

Living costs for Bayreuth

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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