Master's program in Children's and Young Adult Literature/Book Studies

Students work with theories and methods from literary, cultural, and book studies, acquiring the ability to critically reflect on and independently research complex media phenomena. International perspectives play a key role: children's and young adult media are examined within a global context, revealing diverse cultural phenomena and exchange processes. International lectures and conferences, numerous Erasmus exchanges, and a close connection to the Frankfurt Book Fair complement these approaches. A distinctive feature of the program is the close integration of research and practice. Through project seminars, excursions, and other collaborative formats, students gain insights into various professional fields—for example, in publishing houses, media companies, or cultural institutions. Students and researchers have access to a well-equipped library as well as collections and publishers' archives, the comics archive, the audiobook collection, and the renowned Walter Benjamin Collection. The Master's program is designed for graduates of humanities and cultural studies disciplines who wish to engage in in-depth study of children's and young adult media. It qualifies graduates for both academic careers and positions in diverse cultural and media fields.

By combining interdisciplinary research, international perspective and practice-oriented training, the degree program offers a demanding yet application-oriented profile.