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English and American Studies, Master 1 subject

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

English and American Studies (Master of Arts) at Ruhr University Bochum lets you specialise in cultural science, literary studies or linguistics, with research modules built in, and Shakespeare Studies is offered as a focus too. The programme lasts four semesters, starts in winter or summer, and is taught in English. An internship and a stay abroad are recommended. It suits you if you enjoy languages, reading and academic literature. Graduates can work in arts administration, academia and research, print media or public relations.

Fields of study

Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for English and American Studies, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Knowledge of another foreign language at reference level B1 (or the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin) is required. In exceptional cases, proof of further foreign language at reference level B1 can be made up to the end of the first year of study. The tests should not be older than 3 years at the time of the application for admission. Graduates who have their B.A. in the following countries don't need to submit proof of English proficiency: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Required

Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in English/American studies or English.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to English and American Studies, Master 1 subject

Programme-specific documents

Copy of the passport

Proof of the passed language test (German) in an officially certified copy

You can find a list of accepted proof of language proficiency here.

Officially certified copy of school report (original language and a German or English translation)

Degree certificate from the university in an officially certified copy (original language and a German or English translation) + list of individual grades

Possibly proof of the completed university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) in an officially certified copy

Possibly an officially certified copy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants for studies at institutions of higher education in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung)

APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India)

Please note collective APS for other universities are not accepted!

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for English and American Studies, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

PD Dr. Monika Müller

Building, Room: GB 6/55

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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Acceptance rate

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0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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