Master of Arts in North American Studies
Explore the literary, cultural, and historical dimensions of North America through an interdisciplinary English-taught Master's programme.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates with a strong background in English, American Studies, or cultural history seeking an international, English-taught Master's degree.
Overview
The Master of Arts in North American Studies at Leibniz University Hannover is a comprehensive, full-time consecutive graduate programme taught entirely in English. Offered by the American Studies division within the English department, the curriculum examines the literary and cultural history of North America from the colonial era to the present within a transnational context. Students systematically evaluate categories of difference and diversity, including race, gender, sexuality, class, and religion, while having opportunities to explore media history, digital cultures, and popular culture. The course of study incorporates lectures, seminars, supervised student groups, and a mandatory internship or study abroad period. Graduates are well-prepared for international careers in research, cultural management, media, and education.
What you'll do
- Participate actively in lectures, seminars, and supervised student work groups
- Engage with the literary and cultural history of North America from a transnational perspective
- Examine categories of difference and diversity such as race, gender, and class within course modules
- Complete a mandatory internship and/or a study abroad period of at least four weeks
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of international conferences or academic workshops
- Fulfill module requirements and complete a Master's thesis within the four-semester timeframe
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English, American Studies, Cultural Studies, or related humanities fields
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level required via official certificate such as C1 Advanced or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Academic foundation in humanities subjects such as literary or cultural studies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for examining textual and cultural artifacts
- Ability to conduct academic research and writing in English
- Preparedness to engage with interdisciplinary and transnational frameworks
- Applicants must hold a relevant academic degree from a recognized university adhering to the Bologna Process or equivalent
- Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at level C1
- Applicants needing to complete missing credits may be subject to conditional admission terms per examination regulations
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 July
Candidates must submit their application documentation through the official university application portal within the designated application periods for EU or non-EU applicants.
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- BSc degree certificate or transcript showing at least 150 credit points
- English language proficiency certificate
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