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MA English and American Studies at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master's programme linking literary studies and cultural studies for a broad perspective on the transatlantic world, studied in a close-knit and supportive environment. Taught in English.

Faculty: Language, literature, culture  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Eight obligatory thematic and practical modules plus a final examination module; students can distribute the modules across semesters as they wish, with recommendations for each stage.

Career pathways

Graduates work in a variety of professions nationally and internationally, using in-depth knowledge acquired in advanced courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in English and American Studies (related fields welcome, possibly with additional courses before starting) with a minimum result of 2.3 (or equivalent). Proof of advanced English, for example TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency certificates, level C1 certificates or IELTS. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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