KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
¿has a broad general knowledge of the main theories, terminology, and methods within German as a scientific discipline
¿has basic knowledge about the central problems and methods in his/her chosen discipline and in-depth knowledge of a specific area
¿has knowledge of, and is able to use, relevant genres of communication
SKILLS
The candidate
¿can develop and present a project in German (written and orally)
¿can reflect over structural differences between German and other languages, and utilise them when using oral and written German
¿can use precise linguistic and literary terminology when discussing textual types and hypotheses related to his/her own research
¿can express him/herself precisely about academic issues, analysis, interpretations and conclusions related to their own discipline
¿can work independently and long term with problem solving based on acquired academic knowledge
¿can understand and critically assess theories, methods and interpretations related to their own discipline
¿is able to attain and make use of knowledge related to new areas within the academic field
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
¿can find relevant sources and bibliographies both online and in encyclopaedias, and use these critically in his/her own work
¿is able to carry out a limited research or development project under supervision and in line with current ethical norms
¿is able to use the methods and analytical tools necessary to complete an independent research project within his/her chosen area
¿is able to independently continue developing competence and specialisation
¿is able to participate in public debate where it is relevant to the academic field
In order to apply for the Master¿s Programme in German you need a bachelor's degree in German or equivalent. You must hold a minimum of 80 ECTS in relevant courses such as German linguistics and German-language literature, or equivalent.
Bachelor degrees from UiB that qualify:
¿ Bachelor degree in German
Bachelor degrees that qualify
¿ Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document minimum 80 ECTS in German linguistics and German-language literature or equivalent
You also need to document:
¿ Average grade of minimum C (equivalent to Norwegian grade C)
¿ Other language requirements:
- IELTS academic - International English Langauge Testing System: Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the bands: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test (iBT): Minimum total score: 80
- PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum overall score: 53
Modules TYS307, TYS311, TYS308, TYS309 or TSAK 319 and TYS350
The master¿s programme in German is a full-time programme over four semesters. It consists of a course part of 60 credits and a thesis part of 60 credits. The course part includes the modules TYS307 and TYS309 or TSAK319 (in the first semester) and the course TYS311 and TYS308 (in the second semester).
A master¿s programme in German can look like this:
1st semester:
TYS307 German language and literature
TYSAK319 Master¿s course in German linguistics
or
TYS309 Master¿s course in German-language literature
2nd semester:
TYS311 Modern German language and literature
TYS308 Literature, interpretation and translation
3rd and 4th semesters:
Master¿s thesis
The master¿s thesis is a piece of scientific work in the field of language, literature or didactics. The assignment should show that you are well-informed in the research area that you have chosen and are able to process an issue in a scientific manner. You should orientate yourself with a topic as early as possible in the programme. You will receive guidance during the work with the thesis, and you will normally sign a guidance contract at the beginning of the second semester. The thesis must be written in German and be between 10 and 110 pages.
An exam concludes each course. The different exam models are explained under each course description.
An oral exam where the Master's thesis is discussed is scheduled at the end of the Master's programme.
When grading the courses in the programme, two grading scales might be used:
1) A-F, where F is a fail
2) Passed/not passed
See the course descriptions of the specific courses.
A master¿s in German can provide the required skills for a PhD study.
Students planning on taking Postgraduage Certificate in Education (PGCE / PPU) need to make sure that they meet the entry requriements for PPU. Please visit this web site for more information:
The aim of the master's programme in German is to improve your skills and increase your knowledge in German studies in general, and in your area of specialisation (linguistics or literary studies) in particular.
The Master´s programme consists of four courses, each equivalent to 15 ECTS credits, and a Master´s thesis of 60 ECTS credits (70-110 pages). You will be expected to fulfil the programme´s course requirements in the first year and complete the thesis in the second. The graduate programme is designed to focus on selected topics in German language linguistics and literature and to provide an introduction to academic procedures, theories and methods through work on a thesis on either linguistics or literature. Its courses are designed to facilitate the development of language proficiency.