Anglophone Literatures and Media (Master of Arts, 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.

Degree Specific Counselling

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ralf Hertel
• JProf. Dr. Nele Sawallisch

E-Mail: almuni-trierde

• Homepage of the Department of English Studies
• Homepage of the Degree Program Anglophone Literatures and Media (Master of Arts, 1-Subject)
• Departmental Academic Advisor
• Info for students in their first semester
• Info for prospective students

Study Documents

A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.

• Module overview | Anglophone Literatures and Media (Master of Arts, 1-subject)
• Curriculum (winter semester) | Anglophone Literatures and Media (Master of Arts, 1-subject)
• Curriculum (summer semester) | Anglophone Literatures and Media (Master of Arts, 1-subject)

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

§ 2 Admission requirements

In addition to the admission requirements set out in § 2 general subject examination regulations for masters degree (in german), the following admission requirements apply to the master's degree programme ‘Anglophone Literatures and Media’ (1-subject):

1. Bachelor's degree in English Studies, American Studies or equivalent degree. The decision on equivalence is made by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis.

2. modules totalling at least 10 credit points from the field of Anglophone literary studies.

3. proof of knowledge of the English language in accordance with Section 4 (2) of the current version of the enrolment regulations of Trier University (in german).

Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.

This information is a non-binding overview in English. The legal text of the respective order applies (in german).

Internship

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.

Stay 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:

• Semester abroad
• Internship abroad
• International Office