Program Overview
The German at The University of Alabama 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 German programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Tuscaloosa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the German 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
- German Reading Proficiency
- History of the German Language
- Teaching Methodology
- Middle High German Language and Literature
- Topics in Second Language Acquisition
- Historical Linguistics
- Renaissance and Baroque Literature.
- Literature of the Age of Goethe
- Literature of the Age of Realism
- Literature of the Early 20th Century
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Apply online via the Graduate School website.
- Fill out the Graduate Application Form.
- Pay the Application Fee.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose why you would like to study German at The University of Alabama.
- Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation.
- Your instructors / professors can submit those letters via the website of the Graduate School. You will receive the necessary information on how to do that once you have applied online. In case of any problems, letters of recommendation can be also mailed directly to the German program.
- You need official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- International students: If your institution does not mail transcripts, you will have to obtain official documentation from your university (International Office) along with a notarized translation into English and send it yourself to the Graduate School.
- International students will in addition have to take the TOEFL and submit their score. Please make sure that your scores are submitted to the University of Alabama, NOT University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Submit your German writing sample, either upload or send directly via email.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama 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.
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-05-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months