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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Theory

Reading Short Stories: Text, Context, Criticism

The Caribbean as Space of Entanglements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bielefeld, Germany

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a first‑cycle university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) that is deemed sufficient for graduate study.
Provide proof of English language proficiency if English is not the native language or the degree was not English‑taught. Evidence can be an English‑taught prior degree or standard certificates.
Undergraduate degrees from accredited institutions are accepted. Applicants with foreign degrees must have their documents evaluated and meet the requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees both for domestic and international students. All you have to pay is a social fee, which is currently 333,65 Euro per semester.

Living costs

Bielefeld

Germany

680 - 1050 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bielefeld

Funding

Scholarships Information

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