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English and American Studies

Ruhr University of Bochum
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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Bochum, Germany
Language English, German

Program Overview

The English and American Studies at Ruhr University of Bochum is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 English and American Studies 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, German
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Bochum, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the English and American Studies 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. excellent English skills
  2. languages, reading, studying academic literature
  3. a plethora of reading materials
  4. English and American Studies, B.A.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Your higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB) is your school leaving certificate or proof of studies already completed at secondary education level. To qualify for admission to Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), you must be able to prove you possess the equivalent of the German Abitur qualification, which is the examination taken at the end of your secondary education. 

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

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

Application Deadline

Jan, 2027

About Ruhr University of Bochum

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Ruhr University of Bochum

Bochum, Germany

The Ruhr University Bochum is a public research university located in the southern hills of the central Ruhr area, Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1962 as the first new public university in...

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  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English, German
  • Duration 24 months
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