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MA Amerikastudien (American Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary, English-taught master's programme examining the complexity of the United States, including its global and transnational connections, in terms of culture, literature, history, media, politics and society.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Amerikanistik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Combines humanities and social science approaches to the society, culture, history, literature and politics of the USA.

Career pathways

Prepares for an academic career (doctorate) and for positions on the international labour market in culture, media and journalism.

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Entry requirements

Professional degree in American Studies or a similar related programme that feeds into American Studies teaching and research; English at CEFR C1; pass in the aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung). The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Aptitude test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) required. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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