English and American Studies University of Augsburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- English Studies
- American Studies
Focus
English and American Literary Studies, English Linguistics, Anglophone Cultural Studies, Didactics of English
Target group
Graduates of Humanities and Civilisation Studies courses, in particular with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the area of English language Literature Studies and/or Linguistics.
Annotation
The degree course is composed of a major subject area (60 credit points for studies plus 30 credit points for the Master thesis), a minor subject (20 credit points) and a practical area (10 credit points through practicals or project assignment). “Literary Studies” or “Linguistics” can be chosen as the main area. The minor subject can be chosen from: “Cultural Studies”, “Didactics”, “Literary Studies” and “Linguistics”. (Major and minor subject may not be identical.) Language skills: English to level C1/C2 of the Common European Framework. Applicants from abroad are required to show proof of an internationally recognised language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Certificate). The current guideline is an IELTS test overall score of 7.5. In addition, international applicants must demonstrate command of German at level A1 GER (official language certificate required). Language skills required: Required minimum language skills, which must be demonstrated by one or more of the following successfully completed language tests: GER (English): C1/C2; Applicants must provide proof of either a completed, relevant first degree programme at a German university or, for foreign applicants, proof of an internationally recognised language certificate (see section: "Language skills")
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
First above-average academic degree obtained in at least 6 semesters with an English Studies component of at least 60 credit points (study achievements in English Linguistics, English or American Literature, Anglophone Cultural Studies or Didactics of English).
Lecture period
- 15.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
- 14.10.2024 - 07.02.2025
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2024)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Please refer to the programme pages for application deadlines for continuing degree programmes.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Please refer to the programme pages for application deadlines for continuing degree programmes.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Please refer to the programme pages for application deadlines for continuing degree programmes.
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Degree course-specific deadlines and dates can be found on the Internet pages of the degree course.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Degree course-specific deadlines and dates can be found on the Internet pages of the degree course.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Degree course-specific deadlines and dates can be found on the Internet pages of the degree course.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Degree course-specific deadlines and dates can be found on the Internet pages of the degree course.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English