Cultural Analysis - Master's Programme

This course of studies lasts 4 semesters. Part time study is possible.
You will complete 120 ECTS credits in the following areas:

Specialised modules 75 ECTS credits

• Introduction to cultural analysis 9 ECTS credits
• Ethnographic methods of cultural analysis 9 ECTS credits
• Body images, body practices 6 ECTS credits
• Presentation, performativity, practices 6 ECTS credits
• Exemplary analysis of material culture and its mediation 12 ECTS credits
• A project 18 ECTS credits
• Individual profile development in an inter- and transdisciplinary context 15 ECTS credits

Professionalisation area 15 ECTS credits

• Compulsory elective modules for profile development

Master's module 30 ECTS credits

• Master's thesis module 

The principles of the degree programme: collaborative learning in small learning groups in presence or with blended learning, intensive supervision, project orientation, promotion of independent study and avoidance of unnecessary schooling. The Master's programme is designed according to the principle of research-based learning and offers students the opportunity to pursue their interests based on current cultural studies research.

Teachers from different disciplines are involved in the programme so that students can develop interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thinking. In the teaching-research project, students work together with other students in a team, carry out a scientific investigation and develop a suitable presentation.

Our principles:

• small learning groups
• learning in presence or with blended learning
• intensive support
• project-orientation
• promotion of self-study
• avoidance of academic debt

The Master's programme is designed according to the principle of research-based learning and offers students the opportunity to pursue their interests based on current cultural studies research.

Promotion of:

• transdisciplinary thinking (through tandem teaching)
• project work and teamwork
• presentation of scientific research
• individual profile development and professionalisation 
• interdisciplinary reflection on perspectives, implications and effects of your analyses
• exploration and application of research tools and methods for scientific and artistic communication

Because the Master's degree programme offers a project module based on a sound theoretical examination of cultural studies approaches, in which students develop the skills to conduct their own initial qualified research and mediation, it also provides excellent preparation for a doctorate.

The programme is designed as a full-time course, but can also be completed as a part-time course on request.

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:
 

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

As a graduate, you should have at your disposal a proven mastery of abstract thinking, methodical, and transfer skills, project skills, as well as a sharp eye for connections interactions.

The degree programme prepares students for employment and freelance work in a wide range of professional fields and institutions: 

• Research and teaching 
• Cultural, social and educational institutions 
• Publishing houses, media, journalism and editing 
• Cultural mediation, cultural policy and socioculture
• Public relations and cultural management

There are many new career opportunities in the area of self employment, for which the project skills and independence promoted in this programme are very important. 

The established occupational fields traditionally require a further educational qualification. This can take the form of traineeships with publishers, media, and museums, or in other trainee programmes. This programme also prepares you for such requirements. 

In addition to well founded theoretical analysis, this programme also offers a project module, in which previously acquired research and mediation skills are further developed.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Cultural Studies with focus on Material or Visual Culture, Art and Media Studies, Ethnology, Cultural Anthropology, Gender Studies and/or Social and Political Sciences with focus on Cultural Studies and/or Gender Studies or in a closely related field worth at least 60 ECTS credits
• If applicable, in-depth explanations of taken modules or internships or work experience to proof a focus of cultural studies and/or gender studies

This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted for both the winter and summer semesters.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.
The application deadline for the summer semester is 31 March.

Overview application deadlines Master's programmes

Please note
For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 15 July for the winter semester and before 15 January for the summer semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).

Programme Information: http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/materiellekultur/studiengaenge/ma-kulturanalysen/

Research interests:
 

• Sport and Society:
• Profile Prof. Ellwanger:
• Profile Prof. Alkemeyer:
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Women and Gender

General questions: Coordinator for Academics and Teaching: [email protected]