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MA Global British Studies at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Advanced, research-oriented English-taught master's programme based on the new European philology concept of literary studies, cultural studies and linguistics working closely together.

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

What you will study

120 credit points, including 30 for three compulsory modules (methods and theories of Anglo-American literary and cultural studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, and the British Empire and its influence on literature, culture and language).

Career pathways

Graduates find work in many fields needing solid English skills and sound academic knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree in English studies or teacher training in English, with at least 60 credit points in English studies (at least 10 each in linguistics, literary studies and British cultural studies); English at CEFR C1; a further language at A2 or basic Latin. The institute checks the requirements. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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