Students spend their first year of studies in Aix-en-Provence, where fundamental concepts of interculturality and cultural transfer are taught (scientific methodology). Furthermore, the curriculum consists of high level language and translation courses, courses in comparative linguistics and literary and cultural studies. An optional course has to be chosen from a different field of studies. The first year of the Master's programme is completed by writing a short thesis on one of the topics covered in the attended courses.

The second year, which takes place at the University of Tübingen, aims at specialisation. One course in linguistics and in cultural/literary studies is mandatory as well as one course that centres on cultural transfer. Once again, students can use one class from another field of studies. Translation courses (French-German, German-French) have to be completed. The fourth semester is reserved for the Master's thesis and final exams.

This Master's programme is a joint degree programme.

• Training in intercultural skills
• Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
• Specialist literature in other languages

As the MA programme takes place in Aix-en-Provence in the first year and in Tübingen in the second year, a stay abroad is guaranteed for students from both partner universities.

An internship of at least four weeks is to be completed during the summer break between the second and third semesters. Programme advisers can assist students in finding an appropriate internship.

• ERASMUS+
• Franco-German University (FGU)