English: Language, Literatures and Cultures

Research-oriented MA in English Studies covering language, literatures, and cultures of Great Britain, North America, and other anglophone regions, with optional concentrations in literary and cultural management, anglophone literature and culture, or linguistics and medieval studies.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English language proficiency by at least two tests passed during the last three years: Cambridge English Scale 185, IELTS Academic 7.5, TOEFL iBT 110, PTE Academic 76, UNIcert IV, or C2-level TELC, NULTE, or CEFR proof. A degree in English or a degree from a listed English-speaking country can also be accepted.

German requirements

Applicants who wish to combine English: Language, Literatures and Cultures with a module package NOT taught in English must also provide proof of German proficiency if their native language is not German. Please enquire. Candidates without German language skills who choose an English-only module package are exempt on condition that they successfully complete basic German classes during their course of study.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English, American Studies, or a closely related subject with at least 50 credits in English-language and or English-literature coursework. The official access regulations additionally require at least 20 credits from one of English linguistics, American Studies, or British literature studies.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

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