Program Overview
The English and American Studies at University of Augsburg 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Augsburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English and American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Literary Studies
- Linguistics
- Anglophone and European Cultural Studies
- Didactics of English
- Literary Studies (when major area is Linguistics)
- Linguistics (when major area is Literary studies)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s (or equivalent) degree with significant focus on English linguistics and/or English and American literary studies;
- English language skills on level C1/C2 CFR (international students must submit a standardized certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL; a first degree from an English-speaking country may be accepted in lieu of such a certificate);
- skills in another language on level B1 CFR, including native languages other than English or German;
- for international students, certification of German skills on level A1 CFR.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Sep, 2026
About University of Augsburg
University of Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany
TheUniversity of Augsburg(German:Universität Augsburg) is a public research university located in theUniversitätsvierteldistrict of Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1970, it is a campus...
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
