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MA English Studies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Programme overview

Discover the strongly research-focused degree program taught exclusively in English with two areas of specialization: Culture and literature and Linguistics and applied linguistics. Delve into modules exploring the history of literature and culture and combine them with interdisciplinary courses.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Specialization: Culture and literature; 1st semester:; Introductory module: Culture; Introductory Module: Literature; Compulsory elective module; 2nd semester:; Core module: Culture; Core module: Literature

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Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: Graduates of a Bachelor’s degree program in English and American Studies with a final grade of 2.5 or better may apply (exceptions may be permitted in exceptional circumstances on the basis of a brief letter of motivation and an interview lasting 15 to 20 minutes for students whose final grade is 3.3 or better). Graduates from other Bachelor’s degree programs focusing on English philology (60 ECTS) may also apply. The degree program is open to all graduates of the Bachelor’s degree program in English/American Studies and other degree programs taught in English. In individual instances, graduates with a degree in Computer Linguistics may be admitted to study the specialization Linguistics and applied linguistics. Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Student Language: English C1 German proficiency A1 at the end of the first year of study

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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