South Asian Studies
(Please note: This program is being phased out!)
Qualification
: Master of ArtsFaculty
: HumanitiesDuration
: 4 semestersTeaching language
: EnglishProgram start
: expiresAdmission restrictions
: noTuition Fees
: none, but Semester contribution
Program description
South Asian countries such as India are becoming increasingly important partners for European countries. The Master of Arts program in South Asian Studies focuses on Indian language, philosophy, and religion (area of concentration: history) and the intellectual and social history of the region (area of concentration: Modern South Asian Studies). Depending upon your area of concentration, this program imparts an understanding of the cultural, religious, social, political, and economic development of South Asia—a region which includes India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Tibet, and the Maldives. The program enables students to conduct research independently using primary sources in the languages of the Indian subcontinent.Students may specialize in one of two areas: Classical Indology (Ancient and Medieval South Asian Studies) — Language, Literature, Religion and Philosophy — or Modern South Asia [currently not available]. Students are also required to complete a semester abroad.
Career prospects
This program qualifies graduates to conduct university-level research, teach, or work in national and international organizations and corporations, publishing, journalism, and tourism.
Program structure
South Asian Studies is a four-semester master’s program.
- The first two semesters are completed at Universität Hamburg.
- Students spend their third semester at a partner university abroad and
- devote the fourth semester to their master's thesis.
This program structure applies regardless of area of concentration, of which there are two:
- Classical Indology (Ancient and Medieval South Asian Studies)—Language, Literature, Religion and Philosophy or
- Modern South Asia [currently not available].
More information... (PDF)
Additional information on degree program
- website of the program
http://www.aai.uni-hamburg.de/indtib/MA-IMSAS_e.html - MA programs at Asien-Afrika-Institut
http://www.aai.uni-hamburg.de/MA_e.html
Examination regulations
Departmental regulations / Degree program regulations
Information on studying at Universität Hamburg
Applying
General admission requirements for all master’s degree programs:
Proof of first degree, language proficiency
Further details ...
Special admission requirements for this degree program:
Applicants to the master’s program must meet the following criteria:
- They must have a BA from Universität Hamburg's international master's program in the Languages and Cultures of the Indian Subcontinent and Tibet with a focus on Ancient Indology or Modern Indology or an equivalent degree from another German or international university
or
a first degree in a subject offering courses or modules on South Asia. - They must have knowledge of Sanskrit or at least one modern Indian language, regardless of area concentration.
- They must have knowledge of English.
Applying / Application procedure
Application period(s)
You may also be able to apply outside the application period following discussion with the relevant program director.
Selection criteria
Application information (PDF)
Contact
General academic advising
Subject-specific advising
Professor Dr. Tatiana Oranskaia (Track II)
E-Mail: tatiana.oranskaia@uni-hamburg.de
or
Professor Dr. Harunaga Isaacson (Track I)
E-Mail: harunaga.isaacson@uni-hamburg.de
28. Mär. 2024