Master of Arts

The 2-year MA programme ‘Manuscript Cultures’ aims to convey central topics in the field of general manuscript research combined with specific skills. The course of studies promotes the independent, analytical handling of manuscripts and other written artefacts, the cultural-scientific examination of the texts, images, notes and diagrams contained therein, the scientific material analysis of the written artefacts and the development of creative approaches for solving complex scientific and scholarly questions. The study programme covers a broad spectrum of manuscript cultures, especially in Asia, Africa and Europe.

Next application period: 15 February to 31 March 2026

Duration: 4 semesters

Degree: Master of Arts Manuscript Cultures

Short description: Study Plan

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Admission requirements and application:

• Manuscript Cultures MA (PDF)

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