English and American Studies University of Augsburg

English only

The programme enables students to follow their own research interests. Students choose between literary studies and linguistics as a major; in addition, they choose a minor from literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies, or didactics (TEFL). Students take four to five courses per semester; the final semester is reserved for the Master's thesis, which counts for 25% of the overall grade. The programme offers various opportunities to study abroad and credits students for internships and other practical work experience. Student mentors acquaint students with the campus, the library, student life, and programme requirements. Particular strengths of the department include the small course size, a well-equipped library, and excellent student-faculty relations. Our alumni typically go on to work in publishing, media, education, and public relations, or they pursue doctoral degrees at the university.

The application deadline is 1 September for the following winter semester and 1 March for the following summer semester. International applicants are advised to apply well in advance to ensure that they can obtain their visas in time.

The first three semesters are devoted to coursework. Students take four to five courses per semester, of which about half are graduate seminars; the other courses are survey lectures and exercise classes. In their first semester, one of the seminars acquaints students with the most important theories and methods in their major subject of study. Aside from a few mandatory courses, students can follow their own research interests and choose from 15 to 20 different thematic courses each semester. The final semester is devoted to the Master's thesis, which students write in close contact with a supervisor.

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There is a mandatory practical module for internships related to cultures of the English-speaking world, which all students have to pass.

No tuition fees

Approx. 165 EUR per semester

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a strong emphasis on English and American literary studies and/or linguistics (as opposed to English language courses). Strong emphasis means transcripts of prior degrees must contain at least 60 ECTS credit points in either fields of English/American literary studies or English linguistics (including cultural studies in anglophone cultures). Note that language proficiency courses as well as courses that are not clearly assignable to literary or linguistic topics will not be accepted (e.g. English Language 1, Grammar 1). In case of unclear course designation, diploma supplements or official course descriptions (including topics, content, evaluation, etc.) must be provided by the students as part of the application procedure.

Applicants must provide certification of skills in English and German.

English: TOEFL iBT 110, IELTS 7.5, or Cambridge certificate

German: level A1 CEFR

International students (requiring a visa to enter Germany) are required to submit a current and valid IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge Certificate test score result. Medium of instruction certificates from colleges/universities will no longer be accepted.

The application deadline is 1 September for the following winter semester and 1 March for the following summer semester. International applicants are advised to apply well in advance to ensure that they can obtain their visas in time.

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The International Office will assist you in searching for accommodation. Generally speaking, flat hunting in Augsburg is a very competitive experience. The following websites may be useful for your accommodation search:
http://www.studenten-wg.de
https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/portal/internationals/abschluss/first-steps-first-semester-students/

Provided by the International Office:
https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/organisation/einrichtungen/aaa/