Master of Arts in Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring English and American literature, linguistics, and cultural studies through a comparative lens.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in English or American studies seeking an interdisciplinary and customizable Master's degree.
Overview
The MA in Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture (MAComp) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is an interdisciplinary programme designed to provide advanced academic training in literary and cultural studies and linguistics. Students engage with cultural phenomena across historical and global contexts, incorporating theoretical perspectives on gender, class, ethnicity, and media. The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to customize their studies by selecting modules from six specialized departments within the Institute for English and American Studies. The programme culminates in a project module involving conference organization and a Master's thesis, preparing graduates for diverse academic and professional career paths.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules in literature, linguistics, and research methodology.
- Select and complete four elective modules from the Institute's diverse course offerings.
- Participate in a project module involving conference organization and presentation.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in English.
- Engage with comparative theoretical frameworks across various cultural and historical contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent undergraduate degree with a final grade of 2.5 or better (German standard).
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in English or American studies as a major subject.
- Completion of at least 180 ECTS for English majors or 54 ECTS for minors.
- Proven academic writing skills demonstrated by a substantial research paper (10-15 pages) in English.
- Proficiency in English at C1 level.
- Applicants must hold a BA or equivalent degree with a minimum grade of 2.5 (German scale).
- Must have completed sufficient ECTS credits in English/American literary studies or linguistics.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's official digital student portal. Ensure all academic transcripts and the required research paper are prepared for submission during the application window.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Academic research paper (10-15 pages)
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