English: Language, Literatures and Cultures

University of Göttingen

Göttingen, GermanyLinguistics & Language Studies

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

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.

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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.

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

Career Outcomes

Specialisations

Anglophone Literature and CultureNorth American StudiesMedieval English StudiesModern English Linguistics

Typical job roles

Academic researcherTeacherTranslatorCultural mediatorEditorPublisher

Target industries

EducationPublishingCultural institutionsMediaTranslation services

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Winter semester
Deadline: ~1 June (check website)

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