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Georg August University Goettingen
Göttingen
Modern Indian Studies
Subjects: Indian Studies;Culture
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
For those aiming to become India specialists, this English-language Master's degree programme offers a unique blend of perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, and economics. You'll gain in-depth academic knowledge specific to India, along with essential insights from Regional and Cultural Studies. A visit to India, integrated into the degree, will solidify your learning experience. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including the social, cultural, and economic phenomena of modern India. This programme is supported by the interdisciplinary Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded education. By the end of this programme, you'll be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and engage with contemporary India.
Program Information
| Study Location | Göttingen |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 404 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Language requirements: Proof of proficiency in English . Applicants who are not native English speakers will need to prove sufficient knowledge of English by submitting a certificate stating that they have passed an internationally recognised test, unless they can claim an exemption. For details click here . German language skills are not required for this programme. If you wish to take German language courses, these can be selected as part of the Area of Key Competencies and Professionalization courses during the academic programme.
Qualification Requirements
Previous studies: B.A.-degree or equivalent degree At least 150 ECTS at the time of application Eligibility: proof of achievements of at least 50 ECTS in a related field Related fields are development studies, geography, history, gender or diversity studies, Indian studies, Indology, Islam studies, ethnology or cultural anthropology, media studies, political science, religious studies, social and economic history, sociology or economics. Please note: If you want to study Modern Indian Studies with a study focus on Development Economics of India, 30 ECTS of the required 50 ECTS have to be in Economics.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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