MA Germanic Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Germanic Studies program in the Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch (GNSD) is distinguished for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature and culture. The program equips students to be creative scholars and skillful teachers through research and teaching programs covering the literature and culture of German-speaking and Nordic countries. Students work closely with faculty dedicated to scholarly innovation, teaching excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 2 years / Plan B 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Core, Electives, Outside Courses. Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grade basis must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of C earned. Students must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in German or one Scandinavian language.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA or equivalent in German or related field. Students are usually admitted to the PhD program, but the MA must be completed first. Applicants must have fluency in the German language. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5. Admission tests: GRE. In addition to the University's application requirements, the department requires the following: a copy of one or more papers representative of the applicant's level of scholarly development (not to exceed 25 total pages); three letters of recommendation; the General (Aptitude) Test of the GRE (required for master's program applicants except those whose native language is not English). Students are admitted for fall semester only. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan B 30 credits

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