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BA Amerikastudien (American Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary programme examining the USA and its role in the world from the perspective of several disciplines, building a complex understanding of US culture and society. Taught in English, with some German in the elective area.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Amerikanistik  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English, partly German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Four areas, including Literature and Culture, introducing US literature and culture broadly defined to include popular culture, films and television series.

Career pathways

International companies and institutions, and cultural organisations (e.g. development work, exchange).

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). All applicants received a place in the last selection round. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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