English and American Studies (M.A.)

Study content:

In this degree programme, students deepen their subject knowledge and improve their practical language skills. Through opportunities for interdisciplinary research and numerous project assignments, they receive comprehensive preparation for a wide variety of fields of work. Students can create their personal profile by choosing a major area of study between linguistics and literary studies, as well as that of a minor area from Anglophone Cultural Studies, Didactics of English and - depending on the choice of major area - linguistics or literary studies.

Career prospects:

tourism
adult education
publishing
journalism

Special features

Prospective students who have successfully completed the Master's degree programme Anglistik/Amerikanistik Studies at the University of Augsburg or who have conclusively failed this programme can no longer take up the Master's degree programme in English and American Studies.

About the degree programme

Degree programme: English and American Studies

Official Designation: English and American Studies

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: English

Start of studies: winter semester, summer semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission

Minimum German language skills: A 1 AND
Minimum foreign language skills: English C 1/ C 2

Please note: Admission requirements according to §§ 4, 24 of the exam regulations in the current edition. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Where applicable, prospective students requiring a visa should take note of the recommended application deadlines listed below.: Application periods

Application deadline for the summer semester: 01. March

Application deadline for the winter semester: 01. September

Further information

Application Documents

Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records

Degree Programme with significant focus on English linguistics and/or English and American literary studies.
Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available)
Proof of English language skills at level C1/C2 CEFR

Under certain circumstances one of these documents can be submitted after the deadline.

Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records
[if the originals are not in German or English: Submission of a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany]

Degree programme with significant focus on English linguistics and/or English and American literary studies.
APS certificate: For applicants from China, India and Vietnam
Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available)
Proof of English language skills at level C1/C2 CEFR

International applicants must submit a standardized certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL; a first degree from an English-speaking country may be accepted instead of such a certificate).
Proof of German language skills at level A1 CEFR

Under certain circumstances one of these documents can be submitted after the deadline.

Applicants requiring visas are strongly recommended to apply well in advance. Only in this case there is a good chance that you will be able to complete the necessary visa formalities in time.

Recommended application dates:
English and American Studies: 1 July (winter semester) / 1 December (summer semester)

More information on application with international bachelor's degree certificates.

The application documents must be submitted as an upload with the online application.

To the online application