The MA in German is an academic graduate programme which prepares students for careers requiring specialist knowledge of the German language, German literature and German-speaking cultures.
Programme structure
The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study.
The programme is made up of:
- Mandatory courses, 15 ECTS
- Restricted elective, 5 ECTS
- Elective courses, 70 ECTS
- Final project, 30 ECTS
Organisation of teaching
Courses are taught in German unless otherwise stated.
Students are expected to take part in the programme (generally 30-60 ECTS) at one of UI's partner universities abroad, but must take certain mandatory courses and write their final thesis at the University of Iceland.
Main objectives
After completing the programme, students should, for example:
- have acquired specialist knowledge of the German language
- be able to use the language to share their knowledge in general and academic settings
Other
A Master's degree in German allows you to apply for doctoral studies.