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British

Universität Münster
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Münster, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The British at Universität Münster is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the British programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Munster, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the British programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. theoretical and applied linguistics
  2. pragmatics
  3. corpus linguistics
  4. global Englishes
  5. computer linguistics
  6. British literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present
  7. American studies
  8. African American studies/Black Diaspora
  9. postcolonial studies
  10. transnational literatures and cultures
  11. empire writing
  12. literary historiography
  13. gender, and ethnicity
  14. book studies

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Foreign school-leaving certificate 
  • Bachelor’s certificate
  • CV containing no gaps
  • Evidence of adequate knowledge of German
  • Please note that applications for a Master’s degree usually also require additional documents to be submitted   
  • Bachelor’s certificate with a minimum grade
  • Evidence of additional foreign language(s) (e.g. English, French etc.)
  • Letter of motivation
  • Additional qualifications (work placements etc.)

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

May, 2027

About Universität Münster

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Universität Münster

Münster, Germany

The University of Münster is a public research university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months