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About the programme
North American Studies is a research-oriented, international Master of Arts at Leibniz University Hannover where you build a research profile in North American culture, literature and media. It follows the tradition of interdisciplinary American Studies, combining literary, cultural, historical and social studies with close attention to political and social context. Areas include media history, gender and queer studies, transnational literatures, popular culture, postcolonial and diaspora studies and digital cultures, with class topics such as cultures of slavery, superhero comics, TV studies, civil rights and Black Lives Matter, and Indigeneity. Project courses let you organise a conference, create a blog or curate an exhibition, and a stay abroad or internship is part of the programme. It lasts four semesters, starts in winter or summer. Graduates can work in media, publishing, PR, museums, politics or higher education.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for North American Studies at Leibniz University Hannover
English language
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proof of English language proficiency if English is not mother tongue. As proof of English proficiency we accept an academic degree in English / American Studies (see "prior studies" in admissions regulations). Otherwise we expect a language level of at least C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
German language
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If the degree has not been completed at the time of application, notwithstanding paragraph one, proof needs to be given that 83.33% of the total necessary credit points have been earned (at least 150 credits). If the applicant cannot demonstrate the required 150 LP by 15 July (winter semester) or by 15 January (summer semester) of the appropriate year, the responsible authority, as indicated by the examination regulations, will decide in individual cases on a conditional admission subject to the demonstration of completion of the required credit points by 15 September (admission for the winter semester) or 15 March (admission for the summer semester) of the respective year.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
For master's degree programes with restricted admission, places shall be allocated according to the university’s own selection procedure, if there are more applicants fulfilling the admission requirements than there are places available. The exact admission requirements for North American Studies (formerly "Advanced Anglophone Studies") can be found in the admission regulations and the special language regulations
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What to prepare for your application to North American Studies
Programme-specific documents
University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur certificate).
A university entrance qualification is not required if you are currently studying at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
Bachelor's degree certificate (if it is already available).
Complete and up-to-date record of your previous studies with details of the credit points and the average grade.
CV
A CV is not required if you are currently studying at LUH.
Proof of language skills
For applicants from China, India and Vietnam (except Macau and Hong Kong): APS
Applicants with certificates from India may only submit their APS certificate in the admissions process for the winter semester 2023/2024 up to enrollment.
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APS
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
MediumAddress
Prof Dr Ruth Mayer, Königsworther Platz 1, 30167 Hannover
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
400 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,704 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
none
Semester Contribution;
Approx. 410 EUR semester fee ("Semesterbeitrag")
Composition:
- semester card (free public transport in Hannover and regional trains in Lower Saxony)
- student services organisation
- student representation ("AStA"), including access to the bicycle workshop
- administrative costs
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