Overview

Degree Requirements

The strengths of the German and Scandinavian Studies program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst are in interdisciplinary literary and cultural studies, including Black German Studies, Cultural and Intellectual History, Film Studies, GDR Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, German-Jewish Studies, Holocaust Studies, Medieval Studies, Minority Studies, Theater and Performance Studies, Transnationalism, and Turkish German Studies. We are home to the DEFA Film Library, a research center focusing on film related to East Germany.

Our resources are enhanced by the Five Colleges, the Yiddish Book Center, and exchange programs with universities in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Austria. UMass offers language instruction in German, Yiddish, and Middle High German.

Our M.A. and Ph.D. graduates include many prominent scholars and teachers worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Teaching German

History of the German Language

Old Norse

Middle High German

Exile in L.A.

Film Adaptations: From Literature to Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Late applications are accepted at the program’s discretion.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 48 other Masters in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts documenting all post-secondary (college / university level) degrees and/or coursework. Applicants to the MA and PhD program must have earned a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree at minimum by the time they enter the program.

A Statement of Purpose (approx. 2-3 pages) outlining your qualifications, academic interests, and goals. Your statement should also address why you want to join the program and work with faculty in German Studies at UMass Amherst specifically.

An Academic Writing Sample of not less than ten pages (in either German or English). The admissions committee reviews writing samples for strength of style, argumentation, and research and/or analysis.

Three Recommendations from individuals who can address your qualifications, preparedness, and potential for success in graduate studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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