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Step 1 - Find your Study Program
University of the Saarland
Saarbrücken
American Studies | British Studies | English Linguistics
Subjects: American Studies;Culture;Linguistics;Literature
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
Students can opt to study 'British Literary and Cultural Studies', 'English Linguistics', or 'North American Literary and Cultural Studies' for their single-subject Master's degree. If enrolled in a dual-subject degree program, they can choose one of these as their major. Specializing further within these areas is highly encouraged. The program offers a range of options for planning study abroad periods, tailored to individual preferences or career goals. The department helps students connect with foreign universities and research groups. Students gain a deep understanding of their chosen field, grounded in current research. They develop skills to produce well-reasoned analyses of linguistic, literary, and cultural relationships using relevant theoretical and methodological tools. They also become proficient in analyzing and interpreting various text types from English-speaking cultures, including film and digital texts.
Program Information
| Study Location | Saarbrücken |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 362 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Applicants must also provide proof of advanced proficiency in English by demonstrating that they have achieved CEFR proficiency level C1 (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, oral and written expression) in an internationally recognized language testing scheme (e.g. IELTS).
Qualification Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Master's programme must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in which the main subject area studied was Linguistics English Studies American Studies Modern English literatures and cultures / Postcolonial Studies or another relevant academic discipline. If it is not possible to demonstrate the equivalency of the academic credentials presented by an applicant, the applicant may be granted conditional admission status.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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