Studying in Great Britain

Prof. Dr. Annette Gerok-Reiter (Chair of Medieval German Literature in a European Context) is supervising a 9-month study visit as part of the Master of Studies in Modern Languages (specializing in German Studies) program at the University of Oxford.

• The offer is aimed at Master's students with a focus on German studies (e.g. M.A. German Literature, M.A. Literary and Cultural Theory, M.Ed.).
• Duration: October to the end of June of the following year (3 semesters)
• After nomination by Ms. Gerok-Reiter, a formal application process at the University of Oxford must be completed. The admission requirement is a good B.A. degree (overall grade of at least good, with very good results in relevant exam components).

• Students enrolled in the Master of Studies in Modern Languages program can take all of the master's modules offered there and will receive a transcript of records at the end of the program with the corresponding ECTS credits for each element of the master's program.
• The tuition fees for the program are covered by the University of Oxford (there is also no registration fee).
• In addition, it is possible to combine further scholarships with Erasmus funding (more detailed information can be found here), e.g., Auslandsbafög.
• Students are assigned a place at a college, which provides a room for the duration of their stay, for which the usual college rent of approximately £600-900 (depending on the college and room category) is charged.

The modules in the Master of Studies in Modern Languages offer students courses covering the period from the Middle Ages to the present day. The German studies program ranges from medieval language and literature to contemporary poetry and media art. The different eras can be freely combined within the modules. One of the “Special Subject Modules” can also be chosen from a comparative perspective. The methods module consists of either paleography (with materials from the Bodleian Library), book history and codicology, comparative literature, or literary theory.

• During the exchange program, you will be registered as an ‘exchange student’ at the University of Oxford.
• At the end of your stay, you receive a transcript of records with the corresponding ECTS credits for each element of the master's program for recognition at the University of Tübingen. An official master's degree certificate will not be awarded.
• It is advisable to meet with the program coordinators of the Tübingen master's (or teacher training) programs in advance of the exchange

• A good BA degree (overall grade of at least good, with very good results in relevant exam sections)
• Proof of good English language skills (at least B2 level).
• In addition, a work sample (e.g., seminar paper), a letter of motivation (approx. 500 words) related to the degree program offered, and a reference are required and must be uploaded with the online application (see “Application”).

The languages of instruction are German and English.

• Tabular resume
• High school diploma
• Academic achievements (BA diploma with transcript of records; previous seminars and transcripts in the MA program, if available)
• Language skills in the languages of instruction at Oxford, as evidenced by your high school diploma, academic achievements, or language certificates
• Letter of motivation, including a description of your study plans at the host university with reference to your previous areas of study (approx. 500 words, in German)
• A representative seminar paper of your choice
• Name of a potential referee

Nomination

The final nomination by the University of Tübingen usually takes place in February of each year.

Required application documents for the application process at the University of Oxford

After nomination by the University of Tübingen, the application documents for the exchange program must be uploaded online using the University of Oxford application form. This process is carried out by the nominated person and is supported by the Study Abroad Office team.

• Personal statement (approx. 500 words) explaining why the applicant would like to study at the University of Oxford at graduate level, which areas (e.g., medieval or modern German literature) they would like to study for their special subjects, and an initial idea for a dissertation topic
• A written sample of work (2000 words) in English or German that is relevant to the planned courses
• A letter of reference in English or German
• Transcript or other detailed records of university courses taken to date
• Certificate of the B2 English language exam (further information can also be found here)

More detailed information on submitting your application:  www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/international.

Detailed information on exchange programs can also be found on the University of Oxford website: Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages