Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Düsseldorf
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf 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
Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent undergraduate degree) with a final grade of 2.5 (German standard) or better BA should preferably be in English or American studies as a major subject, or at least have qualifications in related subjects. English majors must have taken at least 180 ECTS, English minors must have taken at least 54 ECTS. English language practice, English and/or American literary studies and/or linguistics must have comprised at least 1/4 of the applicants' studies. at least one substantial academic research paper (10-15 pages) in English on English/American literature or linguistics
English language requirement
C1 required/recommended, no proof required
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 2 May - 15 July
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About this programme

This programme offers courses on English and American literature (covering everything from medieval to postmodernist literature, including specialist courses on postcolonial literature) as well as English linguistics. The Master's programme Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture (MAComp) is a unique, interdisciplinary programme aimed at providing graduate students with a professionally qualified education within the fields of English and American studies, literary and cultural studies and linguistics. It allows them to hone their academic as well as professional skills on an intercultural level, paving them the way into domestic and international job markets for both academic and non-academic careers. In approaching literature and linguistics comparatively, students will engage with cultural phenomena within the changing contexts of history and globalisation. Taking into consideration theories on such socio-cultural variables as class, gender, ethnicity, technology, or media, the MAComp curriculum relates to current research and also includes areas of studies beyond the philologies. Students have ample opportunity to customise their course of study according to their own interests. They can combine modules or focus on one specific area from all courses offered in the six departments of the Institute for English and American Studies: Medieval English Studies American Studies Linguistics Modern English Literature Anglophone Literatures Comp

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