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Overview

General requirements:

The Master programme requires an active interest in the language, literature, and culture of English-speaking countries, especially of Britain and the USA. The readiness to deal with subject-related areas of study in a scholarly manner and to obtain skills “on location” is specifically expected.

Language requirements (for foreign applicants):

Certificate of German language skills in the form of TestDaF (Test „Deutsch als Fremdsprache“, at least level 4x4) or DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, at least level 2) or an equivalent language test, like DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom, Level C1). Further information about TestDaF…

For all applicants:

Applicants are expected to have English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Reference Framework.
The “Latinum” or corresponding Latin language skills or alternatively skills in a further foreign language (besides English) at level B1 are required.

For foreign students a qualification in their mother tongue can replace the certification of a foreign language or the “Latinum”.

Subject specific requirements:
A B.A. degree in English/American Studies or a university degree which is regarded at least as equivalent in this or a related subject with a duration of at least 3 years.

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Not restricted.
• Taught in: English and German
• 2-subject programme: 2. subject required. - Table of combinations

Details

The following modules are offered in the Master programme for English/American Studies:

• English Literature until the end of the 17th Century
• English Literature from the 18th Century to the present day
• American Literature
• Linguistics
• Cultural Studies GB
• Cultural Studies USA
• Languages for Special Purposes
• Language Practice
• Examination Module.

In the M.A. programme students can specialise according to their interests in one of the following areas: Literary Studies, Linguistics, Cultural Studies or Languages for Special Purposes. At least one module must be studied outside the area of focus.

Application

Requirement: You need a counseling interview with the programme´s student counselor before registration. In some Master-Programmes there are more specific requirements. Please contact your student counselor.

More requirements: For admission you need a second subject.

There are no restrictions.

• International students: Application Information of our International Office.

• Personal registration during registration times.

Student Counseling

PD Monika Müller (Studienfachberatung)
Building GB, Room 5/141
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25066
E-Mail: Monika Müller
Office hour: Di, Mi 11-14 h
Homepage Student Counseling

Geschäftszimmer Anglistik / Amerikanistik
Building GB, Room 6/133
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22589
E-Mail: Geschäftszimmer Anglistik / Amerikanistik
Office hour:
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Fachschaft Anglistik (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building GB, Room 6/135
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25053
E-Mail: Fachschaft Anglistik
Office hour: n.V.
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