English-Language Literature and Culturefull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn
Deadlines
October 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study
  • English Studies
  • American Studies
  • General Literary Studies
Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills: -\tKnowledge of and ability to apply principles and fundamentals of English literature and culture. -\tKnowledge of and ability to apply specialised working methods of literary studies. -\tKnowledge of and ability to apply practical skills in English syntax and text grammar -\tKnowledge of and ability to apply the history, geographical factors, political, social and cultural conditions of English-speaking countries and related identity constructions. -\tAbility to analyse and represent questions, issues and methods of literary and cultural/regional studies. -\tOverview knowledge of the history of literature of English-speaking regions, in-depth knowledge of a wider range of literary works, literary theory and literary methods. -\tIn-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of English syntax and text grammar. -\tIn-depth knowledge of and engagement with cultural studies and theories.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Further details are governed by the admission regulations as well as examination regulations.

Lecture period
  • 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
  • 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2024)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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