Program Overview
The English Philology at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen 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 Philology 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Philology 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
- Practical English Language module
- Life and Institutions module
- Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
- German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
- Anglophone Literature and Culture
- American Literature and Culture
- English Medieval Studies
- English Linguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
B.A. degree or equivalent degree with an overall grade of at least 2.5 (no additional oral examination). With an overall grade from 2.6 to 3.0 there will be an additional oral examination. Proof is required of credits in the sub-areas of English: Anglophone and North American literature and cultural studies; English linguistics; history of the English language, and language practice amounting to at least 50 credits.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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