Our Master Programmes in Brief
Single Honours ProgrammeSingle Honours Master of Arts in English Philology (English and North American Studies) 2 Certified Study Areas:
Studies in English Literature and Culture: Focus on Literary
and Cultural Management 3
Anglophone Literature and Culture 4
Studies in Literature and Culture 5
Language in Focus – Linguistics and Medieval English Studies 6 Joint Honours Programmes
Joint Honours Master of Arts in English Philology (English and North American
Studies) (42 C) 7
Certified Study Area: Studies in English Literature and Culture 8 Joint Honours Master of Arts in North American Studies 9 Joint Honours Master of Education in English 10 Joint Honours Master of Business and Human Resource Education (with English) 11 Minor Subjects (Module Packages for Use with Other Programmes)
Minor (36 C) English Philology (English and North American Studies) 12 Minor (36 C) Anglophone Literature and Culture 13
Minor (36 C) North American Studies 14
Minor (36 C) Language in Focus: Linguistics and Medieval English Studies 15
Second Minor (18 C) English Philology (English and North American Studies) 16
Contact details: see respective table
Language requirements: o Single Honours/Joint Honours : proof of English language skills required (see http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/151908.html); exception: Masters of Education programmes
o module packages: minimum number of credits on practical English classes required
Full module descriptions: ("Modulverzeichnis")
o North American Studies modules:
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/109362.html o English Philology modules:
Programme title: Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology (English and North American Studies)
Size of programme: 120 credits
78 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies)
30 credits for MA thesis
12 credits for soft skill modules Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
no
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 18 credits from these modules (excluding modules on German language skills) Elective modules: modules on
o Anglophone Literature and Culture (14 modules to choose from) o North American Literature and Culture (4 modules to choose from) o English Medieval Studies (3 modules to choose from)
o English Linguistics (4 modules to choose from) modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain 60 credits from these modules Specialisation
possible in:
o Anglophone Literature and Culture
o Literary and Cultural Management (Studies in English Literature and Culture with hands-on practical modules)
o Literary and Cultural Studies (modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture and North American Literature and Culture topics) o Linguistics and Medieval English Studies (modules on both English
Linguistics and English Medieval Studies topics)
Programme Language :
English-only programme
German language skills are not required but helpful Open to international
students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o BA degree in English Studies or related subject (please enquire) o minimum of 50 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English
linguistics, North American or English literature, English language) o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language
modules
Programme title: Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology
Studies in English Literature and Culture: Focus on Literary and Cultural Management (Certified Study Area)
Size of programme: 120 credits
78 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
no
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o basic, advanced and research-focused modules on Anglophone Literature
o Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 42 credits from these modules (excluding modules on German-language skills) Elective modules: practical modules on the uses of literature and culture:
o Forms of Literary Reception o Literary Events (internship)
o Literary Museums and Literary Tourism (internship) o Medieval Texts: Manuscript, Archive and Media
total of 4 modules to choose from; modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain at least 24 credits other electives include
o modules on North American literature and culture, Linguistics, Medieval Studies
7 modules to choose from, weighing 6 credits each students have to obtain 12 credits
Programme Language :
English-only programme
German language skills are not required but helpful Open to international
students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o see the requirements for the Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology programme
Programme title: Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology Anglophone Literature and Culture (Certified Study Area) Size of programme: 120 credits
78 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
no
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o Advanced and Research-Focused Modules on Anglophone Literature
o Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 36 credits from these modules (excluding modules on German-language skills) Elective modules: modules on
o Medieval and Modern Anglophone Literature
o Historical Aspects of Anglophone Literature and Culture o Topics in Anglophone Literature o Anglophone Literature(s):
Developments and Contrasts
o English Literature(s) in the Global Context
o Non-European Backgrounds to Anglophone Literature and Culture total of 10 modules to choose from; modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain 42 credits Programme
Language :
English-only programme
German language skills are not required but helpful Open to international
students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o see the requirements for the Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology programme
Programme title: Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology Literary and Cultural Studies (Certified Study Area) Size of programme: 120 credits
78 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
no
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 18 credits from these modules (excluding modules on German-language skills) Elective modules: o basic and advanced modules on North American literature and
culture
o basic and advanced modules on Anglophone literature and culture from the Middle Ages until today
o research-focused moduls on North American or Anglophone literature and culture
o practical modules on using, staging and exhibiting literature
total of 11 modules to choose from; modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain at least 60 credits Programme
Language :
English-only programme
German language skills are not required but helpful Open to international
students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o see the requirements for the Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology programme
Programme title: Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology
Language in Focus – Linguistics and Medieval English Studies (Certified Study Area)
Size of programme: 120 credits
78 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
no
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o basic and advanced modules on Medieval English Studies and English Linguistics
o Tools and Skills (for research in Linguistics) module o practical module on medieval texts
o Completion module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 78 credits from these modules (excluding modules on German-language skills) Elective modules: none
Programme Language :
English-only programme
German language skills are not required but helpful Open to international
students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o see the requirements for the Single Honours Master of Arts in English Philology programme
Programme title: Joint Honours Master of Arts in English Philology (English and North American Studies)
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules (English and North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package/s 12 credits for soft skill modules Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: one module package (36 credits) or two module packages (18 credits each)
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language (one module) o Life and Institutions (one module)
o Completion Module (accompanies MA thesis)
o German language skills modules for international students with little or no German language competence
students have to obtain 18 credits from these modules Elective modules: modules on
o Anglophone Literature and Culture (6 modules to choose from) o North American Literature and Culture (3 modules to choose from) o English Medieval Studies (3 modules to choose from)
o English Linguistics (4 modules to choose from) modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain 24 credits from these modules Specialisation
possible in:
o Anglophone Literature and Culture
o Literary and Cultural Studies (modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture and North American Literature and Culture topics) o Studies in English Literature and Culture (focus on uses of literature
in cultural areas; certified study area, see separate table)
o Linguistics and Medieval English Studies (modules on both English Linguistics and English Medieval Studies topics)
Programme Language:
English-only programme
German language skills required if German-taught module package is selected
Open to international students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o BA degree in English Studies or related subject (please enquire) o minimum of 50 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English
linguistics, North American or English literature, English language) o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language
modules
o degree grade: 2.5 or better (German grading system) Contact details: mailto: [email protected]
Programme title: Joint Honours Master of Arts in English Studies
Studies in English Literature and Culture (Certified Study Area) Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules (Studies in English Literature and Culture)
30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package/s 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: one module package (36 credits) or two module packages (18 credits each
Obligatory modules: o Advanced English Language
o Advanced Life and Institutions (one module)
o master modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture (focus on survey knowledge and in-depth textual analysis)
o Completion Module (accompanies MA thesis)
students have to obtain 24 credits from these modules Elective modules: modules focusing on the uses and perception of Anglophone literature
and literary culture:
o Forms of Literary Reception o Literary Events (internship)
o Literary Museums and Literary Tourism (internship) o Focus on Research
modules range from 6 to 12 credits each students have to obtain min 12 credits Programme
Language:
English-only programme
German language skills required if German-taught module package is selected
Open to international students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o minimum of 50 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English linguistics, North American literature, English literature, English language)
o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language modules
Program title: Joint Honours Master of Arts in North American Studies
Size of program: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules (North American Studies) 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package/s 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory program:
yes: one module package (36 credits) or two module packages (18 credits each)
Obligatory modules: o module M.AS.01: Advanced Cultural and Media Studies o module M.AS.02: North American Literature
o module M.AS.04: Thesis module North American Studies students have to obtain at least 26 credits from these modules
Elective modules: modules on e.g.
o Cultural History of North American Literature o Comparative Literature
o History for Americanists o English Studies
o Linguistics for Americanists
modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain at least 16 credits from at least two of these modules
Program language: English-only program
German language skills required if German-taught module package is selected
Open to international students:
yes
Admission requirements:
o BA degree in North American Studies or related subject (please enquire)
o minimum of 50 credits in modules in North American Studies, or (if BA degree is in English Studies or related subject) a minimum of 14 credits in modules pertaining to North American Studies
o degree grade: 2.5 or better (German grading system) (or equivalent in other international grading systems)
Programme title: Joint Honours Master of Education in English
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules (general didactics and education) 29 credits for core modules (English)
29 credits for core modules (other subject) 20 credits for MA thesis
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: English is one of two subjects that are later taught at a secondary school
Obligatory modules: o Teaching English as a Foreign Language (advanced module) o practical module: teaching or research practical at a secondary
school (5 weeks teaching or 4 weeks research)
students have to obtain 17 credits from these modules
Elective modules: modules on
o Anglophone or North American literature and culture (2 modules to choose from)
o English Medieval Studies or English Linguistics (2 modules to choose from)
modules are 6 credits each
students have to obtain 12 credits from these modules Programme
Language:
English-only programme for English; general didactics and educational modules are taught exclusively in German, as may be the case for modules in the second subject
German language skills are obligatory (DSH 3) Open to international
students:
yes
but see the section on the programme language; entry to the Master's programme is restricted
Admission requirements:
o BA degree in two subject taught at secondary schools in Lower Saxony (please enquire) with a focus on didactics
o degree grade: 2.5 or better (German grading system)
Contact details: mailto: [email protected] for queries on English
mailto: [email protected] for queries on the programme as a whole
Programme title: Joint Honours BA and Master of Business and Human Resource Education (with English as a second subject)
Size of programme: 180 for BA programme plus 120 credits
30 credits for core modules on economics 34 credits for core modules on English
33 credits for core modules on economic didactics and education
23 credits for MA thesis and completion module
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years (Master programme only)
Combinatory programme:
yes: English functions as a minor subject in the degree programme
Obligatory modules: (as part of the Master's programme)
o Teaching English as a Foreign Language (advanced module) o Practical English Language module
modules are 3 to 5 credits each
students have to obtain 8 credits from these modules Elective modules: (as part of the Master's programme)
modules on
o Anglophone or North American literature and culture (2 modules to choose from)
o English Medieval Studies or English Linguistics (2 modules to choose from)
modules are 6-7 credits each
students have to obtain 26 credits from these modules Programme
Language:
English-only programme for English; economics and educational modules are taught exclusively in German
Open to international students:
yes
but see the section on the programme language; entry to the Master's programme is comparatively restricted Admission
requirements:
o see the information on the Admissions Requirements page at http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/425272.html
Contact details: mailto: [email protected] for queries on English
mailto: [email protected] for queries on the programme as a whole
Programme title: Minor (36 C) English Philology (Module Package) (English and North American Studies)
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package (English Studies) 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: English Studies package must be taken as complement to another Master of Arts programme (42 credits)
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language (one module) o Life and Institutions (one module)
students have to obtain 12 credits from these modules Elective modules: modules on
o Anglophone Literature and Culture (6 modules to choose from) o North American Literature and Culture (3 modules to choose from) o English Medieval Studies (3 modules to choose from)
o English Linguistics (4 modules to choose from) modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain 24 credits from these modules Specialisation
possible in:
o Literary and Cultural Studies (modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture and North American Literature and Culture topics) o Studies in English Literature and Culture (focus on uses of literature
in cultural areas; certified study area)
o specialisation on Linguistics and Medieval Studies in English, Anglophone Literature and Culture and North American Studies only is not possible, but see separate module packages
Programme Language:
English-only programme
German language skills may be required for the chosen 42-credit MA programme Open to international students: yes Admission requirements:
o minimum of 42 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English linguistics, North American literature, English literature, English language)
o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language modules
Programme title: Minor (36 C) Anglophone Literature and Culture (Module Package)
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package (Anglophone Literature and Culture) 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: Anglophone Literature and Culture package must be taken as complement to another Master of Arts programme (42 credits)
Obligatory modules:
none
Elective modules: modules ono Historical Aspects of Anglophone Literature and Culture o Topics in Anglophone Literature
o Anglophone Literature(s): Developments and Contrasts o English Literature(s) in the Global Context
o Non-European Backgrounds to Anglophone Literature and Culture total of 7 modules to choose from; modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain 36 credits Programme
Language:
English-only programme
German language skills may be required for the chosen 42-credit MA programme Open to international students: yes Admission requirements:
o minimum of 42 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English linguistics, North American literature, English literature, English language)
o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language modules
Program title: Minor (36 C) North American Studies (Module Package)
Size of program: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module package (North American Studies) 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory program:
yes: North American Studies package must be taken as complement to another Master of Arts programme (42 credits)
Obligatory modules: o module M.AS.01 Advanced Cultural and Media Studies o module M.AS.02 North American Literature
students have to obtain 20 credits from these modules Elective modules: modules on e.g.
o Cultural History of North American Literature o Comparative Literature
o History for Americanists o English Studies
o Linguistics for Americanists
modules range from 6 to 12 credits each
students have to obtain at least 16 credits from at least two of these modules
Program Language: English-only program
German language skills may be required for the chosen 42-credit MA programme Open to international students: yes Admission requirements:
o minimum of 50 credits in modules in North American Studies, or (if BA degree is in English Studies or other related subject) a minimum of 14 credits in modules pertaining to North American Studies
Programme title: Minor (36 C) Language in Focus: Linguistics and Medieval English Studies (Module Package)
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules (another subject) 30 credits for MA thesis
36 credits for module packages (Linguistics and Medieval English Studies)
12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: Language in Focus must be taken as complement to another Master of Arts programme (42 credits)
Obligatory modules: o Practical English Language module o Life and Institutions module
o Tools and Skills (for research in Linguistics) module
o introductory and advanced Master modules on English Linguistics and Medieval English Studies
o practical module on medieval texts and manuscripts in archives and media
students have to obtain 36 credits from these modules Elective modules: none
Programme Language:
English-only programme
German language skills may be required for the chosen 42-credit MA programme Open to international students: yes Admission requirements:
o minimum of 42 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English linguistics, North American literature, English literature, English language)
o of which a minimum of 12 credits should be English language modules
Programme title: Second Minor (18 C) English Philology (English and North American Studies) (Module Package)
Size of programme: 120 credits
42 credits for core modules 30 credits for MA thesis
2x 18 credits for module package (one of which is English Studies) 12 credits for soft skill modules
Typical duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Combinatory programme:
yes: English Studies package must be taken as complement to another Master of Arts programme (42 credits) and another module package (18 credits)
Obligatory modules: o Advanced English Language (one module)
students have to obtain 6 credits from this module Elective modules: modules on
o Anglophone Literature and Culture (2 modules to choose from) o North American Literature and Culture (3 modules to choose from) o English Medieval Studies (2 modules to choose from)
o English Linguistics (3 modules to choose from) modules weigh 6 credits each
students have to obtain 12 credits from these modules Specialisation
possible in:
o Literary and Cultural Studies (modules on Anglophone Literature and Culture and North American Literature and Culture topics) o English Language History and Theories (modules on both English
Linguistics and English Medieval Studies topics)
Programme Language:
English-only programme
German language skills may be required for the chosen 42-credit MA programme Open to international students: yes Admission requirements:
o minimum of 24 credits in modules on relevant areas (e.g. English linguistics, North American literature, English literature, English language)
o of which a minimum of 6 credits should be English language modules