
Overview
We have particular expertise in modern literature (the novel, poetry and drama, especially in the classical age, the early 20th century and the post-Wende period), the history and politics of German y and Austria since 1800 (particularly of the political East), German children's literature, and comparative literature. We also benefit from strong links with Augsburg, Graz, Heidelberg and Kiel, as well as research centres in Germany, especially the Deutsches Literaturarchiv in Marbach am Neckar.
We welcome applications from graduates wishing to pursue custom-designed research programmes. Interdisciplinary and cross-language research is particularly encouraged and well supported across the School of Modern Languages and the wider faculty. Our postgraduates are fully integrated in a professionally and personally supportive departmental and school community.
Careers
Graduates from this German programme from University of Bristol develop a wide variety of careers, including as academics in higher education.
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Research groups
- The social and political history of Austria and the GDR, including post-1945 and 1990 memory studies;
- The relationship of literature and history in the experience of exile;
- Comparative literature and the relationships of literature to music and the visual arts;
- The literature and culture of Germany and Austria from the 18th century to the present day with particular strengths in writing in the German classical age (Goethe, Schiller), modernism and the literature of the two Germanies.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
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20100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20100 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4665 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4665 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,332 per year
Living costs for Bristol
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Funding
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