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MA British and American Transcultural Studies (first or second subject) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented two-year MA in British and American Transcultural Studies, studied as first or second subject, investigating cultural contact, colonisation and migration with approaches from literary studies, linguistics and cultural studies. Taught in English.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Courses focus on the historical and contemporary effects of expansion, colonisation and migration on the English language, English-speaking cultures and literature in English. Students also take two subject-related courses outside the English department.

Career pathways

Builds specialist skills and the English-language and professional competence needed to become a researcher in English and American Studies and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree of at least 180 credit points including at least 60 credit points in English/American Studies; English at C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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