M.A. English Literatures and Literary Theory

• A first degree with an average grade of at least 2,5 from a German university in a literary studies or philological bachelor degree course with a focus on literary or cultural studies or in an equivalent three-year degree at a German or foreign university.
• Knowledge of the English language corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. (We recognise the language certificates listed here (opens in a new tab).)
• At least 50 ECTS points in at least one of the subjects English Philology, Anglo-American Literary Studies or Anglo-American Cultural Studies.
• If the first degree was not completed within the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), or if the required 50 ECTS credits have not been acquired, the applicant must submit a written essay of approx. 2,000 words that addresses one of two given assignments published on the departmental website.
• Applicants who submit an essay must also hand in a signed declaration in either German or English which affirms that they have independently completed the essay, without any assistance from others, and have properly indicated any material taken from external sources.

Furthermore, the M.A. programme requires an excellent command of the English language (C1). Please note the information concerning language requirements on the main M.A. page (opens in a new tab), and be sure to clear up any questions you may have with the programme coordinator Dr Barton.