Master of Arts in Communication, Literature and Media in Modern South Asian Languages 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree programme in Communication, Literature and Media in Modern South Asian languages explores the different languages, literatures and media discourses of the Indian subcontinent (texts, manuscripts, films, internet and audio sources).



The Department for Modern South Asian Languages takes a philological approach to the academic study of contemporary language use in South Asia. Alongside literature in the classical sense, research also considers original source materials which address religious, historical, and political aspects of this diverse cultural sphere. 


The Master’s degree programme in Modern South Asian Languages and Literature takes an academic approach to the subject and enables students to build a foundation for future, independent research. The standard period of study is four semesters, including completion of the Master's thesis. 


Further information about the degree programme can be found on the departmental website of the Department for South Asian Studies at the South Asian Institute. Students are advised to seek advice from the academic advisory service before or at the beginning of the degree programme.


It is possible to choose a minor subject in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree programme in Communication, Literature and Media in Modern South Asian languages explores the different languages, literatures and media discourses of the Indian subcontinent (texts, manuscripts, films, internet and audio sources).



The Department for Modern South Asian Languages takes a philological approach to the academic study of contemporary language use in South Asia. Alongside literature in the classical sense, research also considers original source materials which address religious, historical, and political aspects of this diverse cultural sphere. 


The Master’s degree programme in Modern South Asian Languages and Literature takes an academic approach to the subject and enables students to build a foundation for future, independent research. The standard period of study is four semesters, including completion of the Master's thesis. 


Further information about the degree programme can be found on the departmental website of the Department for South Asian Studies at the South Asian Institute. Students are advised to seek advice from the academic advisory service before or at the beginning of the degree programme.


It is possible to choose a minor subject in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Admission Requirements

115+
95+
180+
7+
  • Applicants must hold an above average Bachelor's degree in South Asian Studies or a related discipline. Other applicants may be eligible if they can demonstrate proficiency in Communication, Media, or Literature studies.
  • Applicants have language skills (non-native) in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, or Tamil equivalent to at least four semesters.
  • University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur / Matura / High School Diploma / Baccalauréat)
  • APS Certificate (only for applicants from China, India and Vietnam)
  • German language skills are not required for the Master's programs at SAI. All modules can be completed in English. 

31 Mar 2026
2 Years
Oct
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
3,000 EUR

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