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North American Studies (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject giving literature and cultural-studies education in American and Canadian Studies, including critical use of methods of literary text and media analysis and basic cultural theory.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Literary text and media analysis and basics of cultural theory.

Career pathways

Extends the qualification profile of the chosen major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; good English proven by the school certificate (English for at least five years with a final grade of at least 10 points) or an international language test. A major subject must be chosen. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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