North American Studies (NAS)

English-taught master's programme in North American Studies covering the history, politics, literature, culture, and media of North America, including Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Academic requirements

Preferably, students will have already attended courses with a special focus on North America and its cultures, or they will have written a BA thesis with a focus on North America.

Minimum GPA

Minimum grade of 2.5 or B- is required.

English requirements

English at C1 level is required, for example through TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge qualifications.

German requirements

Students should also have a thorough understanding of a second modern European language. While it is no longer a prerequisite to speak German before applying, students are encouraged to acquire a good working knowledge of German while they are studying in Cologne.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's background in English and/or American studies, political science, modern history, media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies, or a comparable field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Approximately 305 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Approximately 305 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.

Graduates are prepared for research, cultural, media, publishing, and internationally oriented humanities or policy roles related to North American studies.

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