Six Info Tiles on the Master of Arts in English: Language, Literatures and Cultures
You are thinking about applying for our MA programme on English: Language, Literatures and Cultures, and you would like to know more? Of course, here you go: the six tiles below give a good first idea of what is necessary to know. Feel free to ask if you would like to know more!Job Options
For After the Degree
- Depending on their study focus, graduates can find work ...
- in training AI software;
- in a publishing house, at a literature house or at a literature festival;
- for an event management company;
- in a company with branches in an English-speaking country;
- as freelance editors or writers;
- in a university's management sections ...
- or they continue with a PhD for a job at university.
- For what some of our graduates do, click here.
Study Prerequisites
What Applicants Need
- To be admitted to the MA programme, applicants need ...
- very good English language skills: see here for details;
- a BA degree with a focus on subject-specific (not use-of-language related) classes;
- to be willing to read and learn and discuss what they have read;
- a general interest in all things related to the MA programme.
Core Facts
Key Information on the MA Programme
- Study options: Single Honours (one major only, in English Studies); Joint Honours (major in English Studies plus minors).
- Application: through online portal.
- Start of programme: summer semester and winter semester.
- Average study time: 4 semesters (usu. rather 5 to 6 semesters).
- Total credits: 120 credits; of these: 30 credits for MA thesis; 12 credits for soft skills modules.
- Special study options (for SH): Anglophone Literature and Culture; Language in Focus; Literary and Cultural Management.
- For our students' recommendations, see here!
Study Content Areas
Our Divisions
- The MA programme in English: Language, Literatures and Cultures offers modules on ...
- UK, Anglophone and U.S. literature and culture;
- history of English and medieval English literature;
- aspects of digital humanities in English Studies;
- formal syntax and semantics theories;
- use of English and academic writing;
- life and institutions in the UK, U.S. and Ireland;
- the publishing and culture industries.
- More info: see our division websites.
Living and Studying
in Göttingen
Accommodation, Jobs, Funding
- Many students need ...
- to find accommodation: see the University's Accommodation Service websites
- to know about fees: Per semester students pay around 400 EUR (administrative fees) plus their living expenses (around 800 EUR)
- to know about funding: see the information website on scholarships and funding - finding funding may take a while!
- to find a job: there are several portals that help you with that; note that often you need some German!
Questions?
Who to Contact
- We are happy to answer questions:
-
Dr. Frauke Reitemeier (general student advisor at the SEP)
eMail: frauke.reitemeier@phil.uni-goettingen.de -
Katharina Nambula (International Student Advisor at the SEP)
eMail: katharina.nambula@phil.uni-goettingen.de - Hanna Vasilevich (International Student Tutor) eMail: help.englishinternationals@phil.uni-goettingen.de
- More detailed information on the programme is available here.