Overview

The master’s program in German Studies from Michigan State University is an ideal foundation for advanced graduate studies. The degree is also well suited for those teaching in the K-12 system as part of their continuing education. Outreach and co-curricular aspects of the program may also open opportunities for positions in academic or professional contexts.

Career prospects:

Students study Linguistics, TESOL, German or other languages as part of their education in the liberal arts and sciences and to increase their effectiveness in scientific research, teaching, government service, foreign trade or advanced scholarship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistic Analysis of Modern German
The German Language: Relationships, Developments, and Varieties
Special Topics in German Studies
18th and 19th Century German Literary Studies
20th Century and Contemporary German Literary Studies
Major Themes in German Cultural History
German Studies: Constructions of ldentity
German Studies: Constructions of Community
German Studies: Cultural Norms and Values

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Include in the letter required by the College a 500–word statement of purpose and summary of academic background.
Submit to the department a portfolio of representative work in German.
Completed at least 27 credits in approved second-, third-, and fourth-year courses in German language, literature, and culture at the college level.
Achieved a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher in the last two years of the undergraduate program.

Tuition Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 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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