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MA Anglo-American Literature, Language and Culture at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Programme overview

The international MA Anglo-American Literature, Language and Culture (taught in English) provides advanced subject-specific, linguistic and methodological skills for careers in academia, culture, politics and business. There are no tuition fees apart from the standard registration contributions.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät II – Philologien, Kommunikations- und Musikwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Modules include American Studies literature I and II, English Studies literature I and II, language praxis, an internship, research colloquia in cultural studies, linguistics and literature, and the final module (master thesis and public defence).

Career pathways

The programme qualifies for professional practice (museums, NGOs, educational organisations, the cultural sector) and a subsequent doctorate in English and American studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree or equivalent in English and/or American studies with at least 60 ECTS and a grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale, and English proficiency at C1 level. Subject-specific admission requirements apply. Open admission (no NC).

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-halle.de/bewerben

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