North American Studies (M.A.)

Study content:

The interdisciplinary Master's programme in North American Studies at the University of Augsburg (NAS) provides in-depth knowledge of the history, culture and politics of North America, as well as an analytical toolkit for their study. In the culture- and language-related parts of the programme, French and Spanish take their place on an equal footing with English. The interdisciplinary approach provides students with a holistic view of the cultural and social diversity of North America. The participating departments offer closely coordinated courses and give students the opportunity to specialise in a subject that suits their interests.

Career prospects:

in institutions and organisations
in the world of modern communication media
in cultural and scientific institutions
in the private sector
in education

About the degree programme

Degree programme: North American Studies

Official Designation: Nordamerika-Studien

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: German

Start of studies: winter semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission

Minimum German language skills: C 1

Please note: Admission requirements according to § 4 of the exam regulations in the current consolidated edition. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Application deadline for the winter semester: 01. September

Further information

Application Documents

Application for admission?to the Master’s programme (you will receive this as PDF file after your online application)
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A completed degree qualifying for a profession (B.A.) from the field of linguistics, cultural studies and/or social sciences.
This includes the subjects theology, philosophy, history, literature and linguistics, European and non-European philologies, psychology, educational sciences, regional studies, political science, sociology, geography, communication science or a subject with comparable content.
If a B.A. degree is not yet available for the application, conditional enrolment can take place if the applicant can prove exam achievements to the extent of 140 credit points. In this case, the B.A. degree must be submitted by the end of the first M.A. semester.
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Proof of proficiency in one of the three foreign languages English, French and Spanish must be provided upon enrolment:

English at level C1 CEFR.
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A further language (French or Spanish) at level B1 CEFR, proof of which can be submitted by the end of the first year of study; in exceptional cases justified by research, the further language can be replaced by another language on request.
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A detailed legally binding representation of the admission requirements can be found in the? exam regulations.

Application for admission?to the Master’s programme (you will receive this as PDF file after your online application)
?
A completed degree qualifying for a profession (B.A.) from the field of linguistics, cultural studies and/or social sciences.
This includes the subjects theology, philosophy, history, literature and linguistics, European and non-European philologies, psychology, educational sciences, regional studies, political science, sociology, geography, communication science or a subject with comparable content.
If a B.A. degree is not yet available for the application, conditional enrolment can take place if the applicant can prove exam achievements to the extent of 140 credit points. In this case, the B.A. degree must be submitted by the end of the first M.A. semester.
?
Proof of proficiency in one of the three foreign languages English, French and Spanish must be provided upon enrolment:

English at level C1 CEFR.
?

A further language (French or Spanish) at level B1 CEFR, proof of which can be submitted by the end of the first year of study; in exceptional cases justified by research, the further language can be replaced by another language on request.
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Applicants from non-German-speaking countries must prove of German language skills?on level DSH 2 or TestDaf 4 (in all four areas).
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A detailed legally binding representation of the admission requirements can be found in the? exam regulations.