British and American Studies Bielefeld University

Overview

The focus of the Master's degree program British and American Studies from Bielefeld University is on intercultural knowledge and skills as well as on academic and research skills. The program is centered around

• the English language and its varieties
• the various forms of literature in English
• different media such as films, newspapers, radio, or the internet
• English language cultures and their histories.

Within this spectrum, the Master of Arts degree program British and American Studies specializes in transculturation. Transculturation refers to processes of cultural exchange and intercultural phenomena past and present and analyzes linguistic and cultural phenomena and practices in their contexts and with regard to their impact on the social. This focus allows students in this program to broaden their horizon and combine and connect linguistic, literary, and cultural studies to form a deeper understanding of these areas of research and life.

Career

A Master's degree program in British and American studies prepares students to work for international companies, cultural organizations, and foundations both in Germany and abroad. They can work in the area of ​​adult education or find jobs in media companies or publishing houses as well as in tourism or as political advisors. Academia is another career sector, although only a small one.