MA English Studies

Programme advisors

Dr. Nadine C. Böhm-Schnitker
Tel.: 85-29144
Room C4A2
ma.englishstudies@angl.phil.uni-erlangen.de
office hours


Dr. Katrin Götz-Votteler
Tel.: 85-22934
Room C5A2
ma.englishstudies@angl.phil.uni-erlangen.de


General contact

Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Universität Erlangen Nürnberg
Bismarckstr. 1c
D-91054 Erlangen
Sekretariat Barbara Gabel-Cunningham
85-29361 barbara.gabel-cunningham@angl.phil.uni-erlangen.de


Information on the Course of Studies

The FAU Master of Arts (MA) Programme English Studies brings together the three fields of English linguistics, literary studies and cultural studies, and offers in-depth study of these fields with specific focus on the following areas:

These areas of research are embedded into a number of well-established research centres, e.g.: This research-based part of the programme is complemented by additional courses in language and academic skills. The language of instruction is predominantly English, so that the programme can be studied exclusively in English. Graduates will have a wide range of career options, e.g. in the following fields: journalism, public relations, cultural management, publishing, marketing, higher education, PhD programmes/academic career.

Programme format and module structure:
The MA English Studies is a consecutive, two-year full-time course with 120 ECTS points (60 ECTS points per academic year). The course of study is modularized and encourages a gradual specialization in one of the three fields of study:

Stage 1 (usually 1st semester):
Stage 2 (usually 2nd semester):
Stage 3 (usually 3rd semester):
Stage 4 (usually 4th semester):
Stage 1-4:


Comprehensive module descriptions

Examination Regulations (FPO)

Flyer MA English Studies

Practical Information MA English Studies

MA English Studies is open for students of MA Linguistics (selected modules) and MA Literaturstudien - intermedial & interkulturell (all modules of literary and cultural studies).
Further information on MA Literaturstudien.

 

Application procedure

The MA English Studies is open to students who have a first degree (BA) in English and American Studies; graduates of other BA programmes with a focus on English philology (60 ECTS credits) are also invited to apply for places. The final grade in that subject needs to be 2,5 or better (exceptions may be made in well-substantiated cases and on the basis of a short letter of motivation and a 15 minute interview for those students who achieved a final grade ranging up to 3,5). The programme begins each winter term, but it is also possible to apply for the summer term.

Application deadlines:
- Summer semester: 15 February
- Winter semester: 31 August

Apply online at:

https://movein-uni-erlangen.moveonnet.eu/movein/portal/studyportal.php


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Institut für Anglistik
und Amerikanistik
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Bismarckstraße 1
91054 Erlangen
Tel: +49 9131 8522435
Fax: +49 9131 8529362