Program Overview
The American Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main 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 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: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Master of Arts in American Studies
- The standard length of study for the Master of Arts is 4 semesters.
- English
- The study programme starts at the beginning of the wintersemester.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or comparable degree in a similar subject
- Proof of English language skills by certificates or another equivalent form of proof recognised by the examination office (Niveau C1)
Provisional admission
Provisional admission is possible on the basis of a current transcript of records; at least 150 credit points in the B.A. must have been obtained; proof of English language skills must be submitted; the Bachelor\xc2\x92s thesis must be finished or almost finished. Provisional admission is valid for 6 months.
Mode of admission
Admission is not restricted. Students will be directly admitted if the admission requirements are met in full.Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months