English Studies Chemnitz University of Technology

The Master's programme entails basic modules and focus modules (i.e. specialisations).

Basic modules:

These modules are skill-oriented, and therefore, they provide students with the opportunity to further develop their translation, academic, media, digital, professional, cultural and practical skills due to a spectrum of different courses. Theoretical knowledge is combined with application and professional orientation.

Focus modules:

The module Digital English Linguistics introduces students to key foundations of empirical data collection and analysis, including areas such as experimental design, statistics, programming for linguistics, data visualisation and the use of current industry-standard software. In the English Literatures module, students deepen their knowledge in the field of English literatures, contexts and cultures across a broad range of anglophone (formerly colonised) countries and also address theories as well as media-oriented literatures. The Comparing Societies, Politics and Cultures in Anglophone Countries module is based on theories and methods in comparative social sciences. Participants study social, political and cultural similarities and differences across a wide range of anglophone countries.

The degree programme consists of eight basic modules that are obligatory and three focus modules, out of which two have to be selected as specialisations. Students write the Master's thesis in one of the specialisations. 

Courses are taught in small groups in form of seminars, courses that entail academic exercises, and colloquiums.

In the context of practical skills, an internship of six weeks (in Germany or abroad) is compulsory for every student.

A Bachelor's degree in English with a minimum average of 2.5 (= German scoring system) is required. This entails basic knowledge in fields such as literature, linguistics, cultural studies, political science, translation or a related field within the humanities.

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 340.50 EUR. This fee also covers the semester ticket, which permits you to use buses and trams in Chemnitz as well as regional trains throughout Germany during the semester. International students will receive the bank account details after admission with which they can transfer the semester contribution. However, the fee can also be paid after arrival in Chemnitz (by German bank card or transfer).

Approx. 970 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Students can find offers for part-time jobs, work placements, etc. on the job portal offered by the Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/jobboerse/.

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/incoming/stipendien/index.php.en.

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology supports students during their studies as well as graduates entering their professional life. The Career Service provides a platform for companies and institutions to present themselves: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/index.php.en.

The "Studentenwerk" Chemnitz-Zwickau runs several student residences. International students can apply for a single room in one of the residences. The prices depend on the size and furnishings of the room and vary between 270 EUR and 350 EUR: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/.