Anglophone Literatures and Media (M.A., 1-subject)
The master’s degree Anglophone Literatures and Media (M.A.) is offered as a 1-subject degree by the Department of English Studies. It follows an undergraduate degree as a consecutive master’s degree.
The English language degree is aimed at prospective students with a relevant bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree with a linguistic orientation who wish to study English-language literature, culture and media as well as their methods and current research in depth.
The focus of the degree is on the history and global contexts of literature and (inter)medial contexts in the Anglophone world, with particular attention to post-colonial and diasporic backgrounds. Within a free elective area, students can choose their own focus with regard to practical professional or academic orientation. A voluntary stay abroad enables students to gain in-depth intercultural experience and improve language skills.
In the course of their studies, graduates acquire in-depth specialist knowledge of English-language literature, advanced methodological skills and sound intercultural social and personal skills.
Depending on further qualifications, the degree qualifies graduates for a wide range of jobs. Potential professional fields include journalism and media as well as publishing houses and cultural institutions. There are also career opportunities in research and educational institutions as well as in business organizations, personnel training and management as well as in national and international communication.
| Course | Anglophone Literatures and Media |
| Degree | Master of Arts |
| Program type | 1-subject |
| Course length | 4 semester |
| ECTS (Credits) | 120 |
| Admission restrictions | none (SS25)none (WS25/26) |
| Course starts | winter semestersummer semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
Course structure
Module description and examination regulations
The subject examination regulations (german)regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.
The module descriptions specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.
Application and admission
Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree according to the subject examination regulations [D].
Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.
The following certificates are also required for admission to this master’s degree programme according to the subject examination regulations:
- English language proficiency.
Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the Application page.
Internships
An internship is not compulsory but can be completed as part of Module 6 ‘Professional Orientation’.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.
Study abroad
Study abroad
A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended. The mobility window is in the 3rd semester, but a stay abroad can also take place in other semesters.
The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information:
Departmental Contact
- Homepage of the Department of English Studies
- Departmental Academic Advisor
- Info for students in their first semester
- Info for prospective students