African Verbal and Visual Arts, Master of Arts (M.A.)

In addition to learning two African languages, modules cover theory, methods, and specialized areas. Students choose among Bambara, Hausa, Swahili, or Xhosa, thus providing a foundation for academic and communicative practice. Furthermore, theory, methods, and topical areas of emphasis enable students to investigate current, research-relevant issues relating to the Humanities and Cultural studies in Africa.

Graduates of this Master’s programme qualify for further studies on PhD level in African Language Studies, Literatures in African Languages, and Media and Curation Studies in Africa. 

Fields of Employment

• An academic career at higher education institutions or research institutions
• Intercultural cooperation and cultural work (e.g. the Goethe Institute, foundations/trusts, museums, galleries, libraries)
• Journalism and public relations
• Development cooperation
• Private sector employment (with a focus on the African continent) 

• The Iwalewahaus: An internationally unique institution dedicated to modern and contemporary African arts
• The only university in Germany with a professorship for Literatures in African Languages and for African and Afrophone Philosophies
• International and multilingual staff teaching the AVVA curriculum
• Multi- and interdisciplinary research and curricula in African studies
• International network based on the principle “research on Africa only with African partners”
• An international campus with students and scholars from all corners of the globe, especially from Africa
• One of Germany’s best libraries for African studies
• Over 40 years of world-renowned expertise on African studies
• Our campus is both eco-friendly and family friendly and the town offers a high quality of life

• Part-time study is possible.
• BIGSAS (Graduate School)

Semester fee

The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.

The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.

Examination regulations lay down the content and structure of a specific degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.