Master of Arts in English Literature and Culture

Intake Season

Winter (October); Summer (April)

Duration

4 semesters

Academic Admission

The subject-specific entrance requirements for the Master's programme in English Literature and Culture include the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Culture or in a related field (BEd English, BA British Studies, BA British and American Studies, etc.) or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad. At least ten credit points must have been earned in the field of English studies. The relevant proof must be provided with your application in the form of a notarised copy of your degree certificate, including a convincing and notarised overview of courses attended in the field of English Studies (diploma supplements, transcript). We expect the applicant to have a very good active and passive knowledge of English (see below). If the applicant has earned fewer than ten credit points in the field of English Literature and Culture at the time of application, he or she may, by way of derogation from the standard rule in section two, subsection four, sentence four, MAPO (examination regulations), be admitted to the programme on the condition that he or she takes part in an obligatory individual advising session according to section one, subsection one. The 15-minute individual advising appointment deals with the special requirements of the Master's programme as well as the subject-specific knowledge and abilities of the applicant in the field of English studies. After the appointment, the applicant may be required to attend additional courses from the Bachelor's programme in English Literature and Culture in order to be admitted to the Master's programme. The additional courses should be defined in a way that allows the credits to be earned in one semester. The obligatory individual advising according to section one, subsection three normally takes place 14 days before the start of the winter or summer semester. The applicant will be invited to the appointment by mail and/or by e-mail at least 14 calendar days before the appointment date. If the applicant fails to appear for no good reason, the condition according to section one, subsection three is not met. If the applicant submits an acceptable excuse, the appointment will be rescheduled. In such cases, admission is subject to certain conditions or takes place in the next semester. The advising session is led by two persons appointed as examiners according to section eight, subsection two or one person appointed as an examiner in the presence of a qualified observer. Minutes are to be taken during the advising session. The minutes include: a) the names of the persons appointed as examiners b) the name of the applicant c) the date and time of the advising session d) subject and results of the advising session e) decision on further conditions for admission The minutes are to be signed by the persons appointed as examiners and submitted to the examination committee. Coursework and examinations can only be recognised once per programme of study. Multiple recognition of coursework and examinations is not possible.

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

Not specified

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.