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MA American Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts that goes beyond national literature and culture studies to address current topics in American culture, media and society. Taught in English.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (English-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Studied under the master model Profilierung: as a single-subject master with a deepening profile, combined with a supplementary subject, or with additional qualifications (certificates).

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in American Studies or a related subject or an equivalent degree, of which at least 10 credit points must be in literature, culture, humanities or social sciences; very good English. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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