Overview

The research fields cover global developments of the English language and its mediation in different cultural contexts, general Anglo-American and postcolonial literary and cultural theory, media theory and media history, cultural diversity and ethnicity as well as social science theories and methods.

One of the most important goals of this English and American Studies programme offered at Chemnitz University of Technology is the promotion and consolidation of communicative and intercultural competences. In addition, special attention is given to (trans) national identity formation and its different textual and media representations.

Career opportunities

Interpreter / Translator (associated with further specialization)

Teacher (primarily at private schools, Waldorf schools, free schools)

Cultural management (associated with further specialization / postgraduate studies)

Lecturer in publishing houses, literary agent

Library assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation
Comparing Societies, Politics and Cultures
Creating Language Products
English as a Global Language
English Literatures
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies American and Australasian studies British Studies View 28 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online application via the uni-assist homepage: www.uni-assist.de/online
Preferably legally attested copies of any previously attained proofs of university graduation in the home country and German or English translation including proof of completed subjects and marks
A legally attested copy of an certification of passing the national higher education entrance qualification (not for all countries). Applicants from China, Vietnam or Mongolia have to submit the certificate of the Academic Board of Examiners in Peking (APS) together with their application documents. The application cannot be processed without this certificate
All certified official educational documents should be sent to uni-assist by post

Tuition Fee

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International

590 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 295 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

590 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 295 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Chemnitz

730 - 1100 EUR /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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English and American Studies.

Available Scholarships

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