The degree programme introduces students to multi- and interdisciplinary approaches and enables them to independently and critically work in multicultural environments. To this end, the students select at least one area of specialisation in which they acquire advanced scientific expertise that will then be applied during completion of the Master's thesis. In addition, students also combine this special field with subject modules from other disciplines (supplementary modules).
Students can learn a South Asian language or increase their knowledge of a South Asian language by combing the course with a minor subject from the range of Master’s courses offered in the linguistics department of the South Asia Institute.
It is possible to choose a minor in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.
The Master’s degree programme provides students with numerous possible combinations and simultaneously emphasises a sound, disciplinary education in a chosen area of specialisation. The option of pursuing a doctorate after the academic programme is ensured by the choice of specialisation. The chosen (first) specialisation and the examination module (Master's thesis and final oral examinations) constitute the study focus.
The academic programme in the major subject is divided into three areas: