Overview

About the program

The American Studies MA program at University of Southern Denmark looks at culture, politics, economics, literature, and society in a country of more than 300 million inhabitants in fifty distinct states.

American Studies is an interdisciplinary study that draws on several disciplines in order to ensure that students can understand and analyze American cultural identities and the changing relationship between the United States and the rest of the world.

Through its cooperation with several departments at the University of Southern Denmark, American Studies offers you courses in literature, history, and politics. In the third semester, you also have the opportunity to go abroad to study in a European or American university through exchange agreements with selected institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses

Topics in American Literature and Culture
Topics in American History and Society
Theory and Method in American Studies
American Studies in Practice
Perspectives in American Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sønderborg, Denmark

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies

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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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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for the Master's programme in American Studies you need a relevant Bachelor's degree. You can apply if you hold one of the following Bachelor degrees:

Bachelor degree in American Studies from SDU - gives you a legal claim for admission
English
History
Journalism
Business, language and culture (BA. Negot.) - English
International Business Communication - English
Political Science

You can also apply if you hold a similar degree including a minimum of 60 ECTS within the following areas:

History and social relations- comprising subjects such as anthropology, social relations (including comparative social description), historical analysis, international politics and international economics as well as political science and political structures

Culture– comprising subjects such as literature, cultural history, intercultural relations, cultural analysis and media

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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

6200 EUR / year

≈ 6200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University of Southern Denmark does not charge tuition fees from full degree students from the Nordic countries or from the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

Living costs

Sønderborg

Denmark

5500 - 8500 DKK / 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

About the program

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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