British and American Cultures: Texts and Media

Universitat Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany

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

Universitat Hamburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €11,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A first degree in British or American studies (major, minor, teaching subject), cultural studies, or a related discipline A high level of proficiency in both English and German For further details, see the PDF above on course organisation.
English language requirement
C1 required/recommended, no proof required
German language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-2
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 June
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About this programme

The Master's programme in British and American Cultures: Texts and Media deals with the cultural productions of Great Britain and the United States of America in all their forms and variations. In addition to the research-oriented examination of English and American literature from their beginnings to the present day, the programme also focuses on contemporary theoretical and critical discourses such as postcolonial studies, cultural studies, gender studies, performance studies, and media studies. From the dramas of Shakespeare to the representation of gender in American and British television, from Hamlet to the narrative forms of new media, a broad spectrum of texts will be discussed from multiple theoretical and methodological perspectives. Students will learn advanced analytical skills in dealing with fiction, poetry, drama, photography, movies, paintings, comics, and music. The course of study puts a special emphasis on innovative didactic methods of communication and on independent research work conducted by students. Examples of these approaches include the guided organisation of a conference, symposium, or publication during which the students will be showcasing their own projects or research papers. Students will attend seminars and lectures in both English and American Studies with the option to specialise in one of these disciplines in the later part of the programme.

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