This two-year (four-semester) MA is organised into seven modules that together build advanced expertise in literature and cultural studies, with a particular emphasis on the British Isles and regions shaped by British influence. Course content situates literary texts within historical, political and cultural frameworks, enabling students to understand British society from multiple disciplinary angles. The curriculum is deliberately flexible: you can retain a broad, BA-style breadth by combining modules II and IV, or concentrate more intensely on a particular period or thematic area depending on your interests.
An interdisciplinary module examines the varieties and developments of Anglophone literatures, cultures and languages in greater depth, and elective options from related disciplines let you broaden or refine your research perspective. Teaching mixes comprehensive, cross-disciplinary approaches with opportunities for focused investigation. The programme is research-oriented: a dedicated research workshop plus courses in theory and methodology prepare students for independent scholarly work.
Alongside research training, a “professional orientation” component encourages early participation in research projects within British Studies, helping you gain practical experience and a clearer view of academic and applied career paths. Overall the structure is designed to let international students tailor their studies toward either broad cultural competence or specialised research aims.
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This master’s programme requires applicants to hold a relevant undergraduate degree and a solid background in English studies. Applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Culture or a closely related programme (for example BEd English, BA British Studies, BA British and American Studies) — either from a German higher education institution or an equivalent degree from abroad. You must demonstrate a good academic grounding in English studies and a very good active and passive command of English (see the programme’s English proficiency details).
If you have fewer than the required credits in English studies at the time you apply, the programme allows conditional admission by way of derogation from the standard rule (section two, subsection four, sentence four, MAPO). In that case you must attend a compulsory individual advising appointment that assesses your subject-specific knowledge and identifies any additional coursework needed for full admission. The advising process and documentation are formal and must be completed as described below. Note that coursework and examinations may only be recognised once within a given programme of study.
Admission requirements and procedural details:
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for careers that require advanced skills in textual and cultural analysis, research methods, and academic writing in English. Typical professional paths include further academic study (MPhil/PhD), roles in research and higher education, cultural institutions (museums, archives), publishing, journalism, and international or cultural policy organisations.
The programme's emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and project work also equips graduates for positions in media, communications, and non-profit sectors where critical thinking, cross-cultural competence and strong English-language skills are valued.
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