This degree program is unique because in Bochum, German studies are presented in their entirety, in the Master of Arts specialization in one area is required and studies with renowned scientists are possible. Interested students have the opportunity to take part in the intercultural double degree master's program "German Studies AMBO". "Germanistik AMBO" offers a two-semester stay abroad at the Universiteit van Amsterdam as well as a German and a Dutch master's degree in German studies after a total of four semesters of standard study time.

The course offers a specialization in the following areas:

  • Gemanistic Linguistics   
  • German Medieval Studies   
  • Modern German literary studies