English: Language, Literatures and Cultures

Georg August Universitat Gottingen · Göttingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Göttingen
Apply by
Register by 1 June 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Georg August Universitat Gottingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
BA degree in English Studies or a related subject (180 ECTS) A minimum of 50 ECTS in modules relating to English as an academic subject are required. The clear majority of these must be on subject-specific aspects (e.g. language theory, literary and cultural developments, history of English, literary theory), not on areas of use of English. See also the section on language requirements.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 93 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 1 June The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 October - 1 December
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About this programme

Students can choose between a Single Honours Master's programme and a Joint Honours Master's programme. For the Single Honours MA programme, students complete a total of 78 credits (plus 30 for the MA thesis) from the curriculum offered by the Department of English. In addition to modules on Academic Writing, Cultural and Institution or Advanced Practical English Language, students can choose from modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture, North American Studies, Medieval English Studies, and Modern English Linguistics. Students may specialise in the following particular areas that may be certified: Anglophone Literature and Culture Studies in (North American and English) Literature and Culture Literary and Cultural Management, a study focus which includes modules on literary analysis as well as practical modules on the literature industry English Language in Focus (Linguistics and Medieval English Studies) Students may also combine modules from all areas in order to cover a broad range of various topics. Basic modules stress the survey aspect of training, while advanced modules focus on in-depth analysis. This study option is suited for anyone who wishes to broaden their knowledge in various fields relating to the subject before deciding which field to choose for an MA thesis. For the Joint Honours MA in English: Language, Literatures and Cultures, students have to choose at least one other subject. This can be closely related (e.g. North American Studies) or completely u

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