M.A. English Studies - (until now: English and American Studies)

English Studies is a consecutive degree programme following on from any B.A./Magister/teaching/diploma English certificate that you have passed with a minimum average of 2.5.

Admission requirements: in general vocationally-qualifying university bachelor’s degree in English Studies or equivalent degree programme with regard to content, German language proficiency at level A2 according to the CEFR

Applicants for the Master's degree English Studies need to submit English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This must be proven by one of the following language certificates:

• IELTS from 7.0
• TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test): min. 95 points
• TOEFL PBT: min. 627 points
• TOEFL ITP Level 1: min. 627 points
• Cambridge First Certificate in English + Grade A (FCE)
• Certificate of Advanced English + Grade in English: Grade B or C (CAE)
• Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC higher)
• Cambridge IGCSE: 1st oder 2nd Language on average C1
• Pearson PTE Academic: min. 76 points
• TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test min. 945 points, Speaking Test min. 180 points, Writing Test min. 180 points
• telc C1
• UNIcert III
• Study in English studies
• completed degree with English as the language of instruction
• proof professional qualification as interpreter/ translator

Admission Restriction

free admission

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Course Language

English

Start of Degree Program

generally in winter term

As a rule, first semester students begin their studies in the winter semester. With the approval of the examination board, enrolment is also possible for the summer semester, which can, however, lead to an extension of the study period beyond the standard study period. Furthermore, it is possible to apply for a higher semester, provided that sufficient credits have been earned and the semester classification applied for corresponds to the semester for which admission has been granted. Further information on the application process can be found on the website of the Student Services Office.

Focus Areas of Studies​​/​Subjects

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Digital English Linguistics

English Literatures

Comparing Societies, Politics, and Cultures in Anglophone Countries

Study Form

full-time and part-time

Part-time-studies possible (standard duration of studies: 8 terms)

In case of professional, particular familiar obligations or special health impairments this degree program may also be studied in part-time. For more detailed information on part-time study, see § 10 of the study regulation.

Hints

The entry requirements for the master's degree program are regulated in § 3 of the study regulations.

The language of tuition is English.

Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 according to CEFR.

Information about recognized language certificates can be found here (opens in a new tab).

Proof of German language proficiency at level A2 according to CEFR