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MA British and American Transcultural Studies (single-subject) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented two-year MA in British and American Transcultural Studies investigating cultural contact, colonisation and migration with theoretical and methodological 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) and summer semester (April)  |  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 and can work independently on research projects.

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). Applicants who do not meet all criteria can be admitted after individual assessment by the examination board.

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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