Master North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

North American Studies is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin and leading to the Master. The master's programme analyses and interprets historical developments, structures and institutions of North America and places them in their social, historical, literary, cultural, political and economic contexts, with the option to study the politics, sociology, literature, economy, culture or history of the USA and Canada in depth.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

The course of study comprises three fields of study: studies in the first discipline (core discipline), the second discipline and compulsory, interdisciplinary module. In addition, students take part in a colloquium of their core discipline, ideally during or shortly before writing their MA thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates have in-depth academic knowledge and further professional qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree in one of the following subjects: North American studies, history, cultural studies, literature, political science, sociology, economics, or in an interdisciplinary subject with at least 90 credit points in one of the aforementioned subjects. Proof of English skills (level C1 CEFR). For further information concerning admission requirements see the English version of the admissions regulations . (Please note that the English version of these regulations is for information purposes. Only the German version is legally binding.) Icon: Pfeil rechts Ein Icon mit einem nach rechts zeigendem Pfeil. Online-Studienfachwahlassistent (OSA) Note: check whether the course content and requirements align with your expectations for the major before applying! Image Credit: pexels Auf einen Blick Program Start: Winter semester Duration: 4 Semesters Language: Deutsch, Englisch Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

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