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English and American Literary and Cultural Studies Paderborn University

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • English Studies
  • American Studies
  • General Literary Studies

Target group

Bachelor graduates with a first professionally qualifying degree in a dual-subject Bachelor's course with the subject of English literature and culture or in a teaching qualification course (all school types) with the subject of English of the Paderborn University or in an equivalent or comparable course of English/American literature and language or a relevant course.

Annotation

To those inspired by the diversity and openness of the English-speaking world, this study programme offers an academic home. Literary studies and cultural studies interconnect here, providing a broad perspective on the transatlantic world. Our interdisciplinary MA programme explores literatures and cultures in a close-knit, supportive environment. The focus of this study is on academic subjects in combination with an international internship and an experience of studying abroad.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Further details are governed by the admission regulations as well as examination regulations.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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