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Humboldt University Berlin

Berlin

American Studies

Subjects: American Studies;Culture;Linguistics;Literature

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? ✕ Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
315 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
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Course description

The Master Program in American Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin offers an interdisciplinary curriculum completed over four semesters. This program provides deep expertise in cultural and literary scholarship, focusing on American identities, Diversity, Gender, and Mediality. Designed as a consecutive program, it covers literary and cultural history, literary and cultural theory, and delves into identity formation and "American Identities." The core of the program emphasizes cultural diversity, addressing it both as a theoretical concept and a social reality, with a particular focus on gender and ethnicity. Additionally, the program explores media, examining their historical context and current forms, and the impact of media revolutions in North America. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of the intricate aspects of American Studies.

Program Information

Study Location Berlin
Start Semester 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 315 EUR
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Start Winter
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⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
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Language Requirements

CEFR C1
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

English language proficiency: Applicants must prove level C1 proficiency in English (CEFR): e.g., IELTS: 6,5 – [IELTS score will soon be changed to 7.0]; internet-based TOEFL: 100; paper-based TOEFL: 600. Native English speakers and applicants whose BA degree is from an English-speaking country are exempt. German language proficiency: Applicants must prove A2 level of German.

Qualification Requirements

Please be aware of the fact that this is a consecutive Master, which means that a BA in English or American Literature and Culture (their histories, theories, methodologies) is required, or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60 credit points in English or American Studies. In Germany – as in the United States and Great Britain – American Studies are understood to focus on Literary and Cultural Studies. If your program is specialized in Linguistics, Translation, Didactics and the like, you do not meet the requirements.

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
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