This Master's programme is organised into basic modules and focus modules (specialisations). The basic modules are skills-focused and offer a range of courses designed to develop translation, academic, media, digital, professional, cultural and practical competencies. These modules combine theoretical foundations with applied work and professional orientation so students can strengthen both knowledge and real-world skills.
The focus modules allow students to specialise. The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) pathway is application- and practice-oriented, preparing students to teach English across different educational contexts while examining links between language, culture, and learning, as well as digital teaching and assessment approaches. The Digital English Linguistics module covers digital research methods, contemporary topics in digital linguistics, and methods for applied digital-linguistic work.
In the English Literatures module, students deepen their understanding of literary texts, contexts and cultures from a wide range of anglophone (including formerly colonised) regions, engaging with literary theory and media-related literatures. The Comparing Societies, Politics and Cultures in Anglophone Countries module draws on comparative social-science theories and methods to analyse social, political and cultural similarities and differences across numerous anglophone countries.
Requirements (as provided)
The Master's comprises a tightly structured curriculum: eight compulsory basic modules provide the programme’s foundation, and there are four focus modules from which students choose their areas of interest. From those four focus modules, two must be selected and taken as formal specialisations. The Master’s thesis is written within one of the chosen specialisations, allowing you to develop an in-depth research project linked to your specialised coursework.
Courses are delivered in small-group settings—seminars, practice-oriented courses with academic exercises, and colloquiums—so you can expect sustained interaction, regular feedback, and collaborative learning. Through this format you will: deepen your theoretical and methodological understanding of linguistics within English Studies; acquire advanced research skills including designing and conducting a sustained study; and develop academic competencies such as scholarly writing, presenting and defending ideas in seminars and colloquia. The combination of core modules and chosen specialisations prepares graduates for further research (PhD) or for careers that require advanced analytical, communicative and research abilities.
Requirements (key facts)
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minimum overall average of 2.5 (German grading scale). The completed degree should demonstrate foundational knowledge in the humanities relevant to English studies.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for a range of language-related professions such as English language teaching (TESOL) in diverse educational settings, translation and interpreting, roles in publishing, media and cultural institutions, as well as positions in international organisations and NGOs. The focus on digital English linguistics also enables entry into language technology, digital language research, corpus work and language data analysis roles.
The compulsory internship and practice-oriented modules strengthen employability by providing hands-on experience and professional orientation. Graduates may also pursue academic careers (PhD) in linguistics, literary and cultural studies or related humanities fields, and are well positioned for international careers due to the programme's English instruction and intercultural training elements.