Overview

Key facts

Core and major students choose one of the following sub-areas: British Literary and Cultural Studies, English Linguistics or North American Literary and Cultural Studies. Further specializations are expressly desired within the sub-areas. The course offers a wide range of options for individual, job-oriented stays abroad, and the subject offers support in establishing contacts abroad and research.

Saarland University’s American Studies, British Studies, English Linguistics students acquire detailed specialist knowledge in their chosen focus, based on the current state of research, as well as the ability to independently and theoretically and methodically work on topics in their further linguistic, literary and cultural contexts. In addition, there is a high level of analytical and interpretative competence with regard to a large number of text types from English-speaking cultures (e.g. films and digital texts).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Literary and Cultural Studies
English Linguistics
North American Literary and Cultural Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Languages Linguistics View 104 other Masters in Area & Cultural 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

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of professional competence in the above-mentioned areas amounting to at least 80 CP.
A final grade of the required undergraduate degree of at least 2.0. If the final grade is not given, suitability - taking into account the existing grade - can be determined on the basis of an English-language application letter and / or selection interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

There are no tuition fees, but you will need to pay the normal semester fee of €293.

Living costs for Saarbrücken

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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for American Studies, British Studies, English Linguistics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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