Master's in English and American Literary and Cultural Studies

Paderborn University · Paderborn, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Paderborn
Apply by
Register by 30 November 2026 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Paderborn University 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’s degree in English and American Studies; minimum grade point average: 2.3 (Students who have completed their degrees in related fields are also welcome to apply. Depending on their background in English and American Literary and Cultural Studies, they might have to complete additional courses before beginning the programme.)
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 31 May
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

The Master’s programme in English and American Literary and Cultural Studies explores the literatures and cultures of English-speaking regions and includes language training as well as mandatory work and teaching experience. All classes in this study programme are taught in English and impart an in-depth understanding of cultural, literary, historical, and political relations in anglophone countries, particularly in Great Britain and the USA. The literature courses situate contemporary English and American writing in broader historical contexts and cover a range of fictional and non-fictional genres. In cultural studies, classes examine different media such as photography, film, fine arts, and music, while at the same time providing case studies and broader overviews of more general cultural phenomena. Alongside this, the programme offers advanced English language practice, imparting oral communication and writing skills at a professional level and teaching students to produce texts in different formats and for various audiences. They have the opportunity to develop and complete independent research projects in literary and cultural studies and present these projects in English with near-native proficiency. Moreover, they gain skills such as intercultural competences and cultural empathy, which help them understand and analyse cultural materials and processes from various angles. While literary studies include literary history, narratology, performance theory, and the relatio

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