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Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Master German + English Social Sciences

Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg Lüneburg · Lower Saxony

About the Program

The cultural studies MA in Critical Studies - Arts, Theory, History combines theory and philosophy with the analysis of artistic production from an historical perspective and from the perspective of the cultural history of knowledge. Through the Master of Arts programme, you acquire academic knowledge via an independent and in-depth engagement with the arts, with theory and with their historical development. Contemporary problems and issues are analysed in their complexity. The MA programme imparts Cultural Studies knowledge about current processes of social transformation, including those gestured towards by terms such as globality, capitalism, ecology, migration, coloniality or digitality and by the growing contestation of enlightenment, democracy and gender. It provides a diagnostic, analytical, methodical and critical approach to the problems that characterize our conflictual and complex present. The program focuses on three main areas: Arts (contemporary art, modern art and literature, performative arts), Theory (philosophy, cultural theory, aesthetic theory, media theory), and History (historical inquiry into contemporary problems).
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The cultural studies MA in Critical Studies - Arts, Theory, History combines theory and philosophy with the analysis of artistic production from an historical perspective and from the perspective of the cultural history of knowledge. Through the Master of Arts programme, you acquire academic knowledge via an independent and in-depth engagement with the arts, with theory and with their historical development. Contemporary problems and issues are analysed in their complexity. The MA programme imparts Cultural Studies knowledge about current processes of social transformation, including those gestured towards by terms such as globality, capitalism, ecology, migration, coloniality or digitality and by the growing contestation of enlightenment, democracy and gender. It provides a diagnostic, analytical, methodical and critical approach to the problems that characterize our conflictual and complex present. The program focuses on three main areas: Arts (contemporary art, modern art and literature, performative arts), Theory (philosophy, cultural theory, aesthetic theory, media theory), and History (historical inquiry into contemporary problems).

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How do I apply to Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

Is Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Critical Studies Arts, Theory, History? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Leuphana Universität Lüneburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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