M.A. English and American Studies / English Linguistics
University of Stuttgart Stuttgart
- Up to 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter and summerIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
English and American Studies / English Linguistics (MA EASEL) at the University of Stuttgart is a four-semester, English-language, research-oriented MA focused on English language and literature, using current empirical methods. You specialise in English Linguistics or in English and American Studies. The literature departments research canonical texts as well as post-modernism, post-colonialism, interdisciplinary cultural studies and media studies, while English Linguistics works on phonology, syntax and semantics with experimental methods to address grammatical theory and psycholinguistics. Winter starts are in October and summer starts in April. Requirements include a Bachelor's of at least six semesters in English or American Studies or English Linguistics, a deep interest in literary, cultural or linguistic research, motivation to develop your own research project for the MA thesis, and English at C1 level.
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What you need to apply for English and American Studies / English Linguistics at University of Stuttgart
English language
German language
Academic requirements
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Prerequisites
A first higher education degree in a bachelor's degree program (or equivalent) of at least six semesters in English or American Studies or in a closely related study program, with the average grade "good" (2.5) or better.
Language Requirements
The study program is taught in English. Therefore, you must be able to show proof of proficiency in English at least up to C1 level:
- by showing a recognized certificate, such as e.g. a TOEFL score of 95 or IELTS Band 7, or
- by completing a bachelor’s degree program taught in English lasting at least six semesters
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What to prepare for your application to English and American Studies / English Linguistics
Programme-specific documents
You can upload the following documents directly in the application portal:
Certificate of higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), which entitles the holder to study at a university in the respective home country, including the corresponding list of individual grades
Certificates or diplomas of university entrance examinations passed abroad, including the corresponding list of individual grades, if a university entrance examination is required in your home country
if available: all acquired higher education and university certificates (e.g. from colleges or academies), including the corresponding list of individual grades or proof of university examinations already passed
Proof of the required German language skills
Possibly additional documents that you will be asked for automatically
Country-specific documents : Applicants with educational certificates from the following countries must also upload the following documents:
India: Certificate of the Academic Testing Center (APS) at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Additionally for applications to Master’s programs:
Performance overview with grade point average
Bachelor's certificate if you have completed your Bachelor's degree and have already received the certificate
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Description of the course content of your completed Bachelor's degree program
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Costs
Tuition
Up to 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
184 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,272 – 15,270 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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1500 EUR
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