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European-American Studies (MA)

Explore transnational relations, culture, and history in an interdisciplinary Master's programme.

Best for:Best for students with a humanities or social sciences background seeking an interdisciplinary, English-taught Master's focused on transatlantic relations.

University of Regensburg · Regensburg, Germany · R1 · First-stage researcher
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transnational American Studiescultural transfersmemory culturevisual cultureperformance cultureinternational relations
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Register by 1 June 2027
Funding
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4 semesters
Start date
Winter semester
Full-time
Location
Regensburg
Germany

Overview

The European-American Studies Master of Arts at the University of Regensburg is a four-semester, full-time interdisciplinary programme focusing on interactions between Europe and America. Students examine performance, visual, and memory cultures through transnational American Studies frameworks, drawing on historical, literary, economic, and political perspectives. The curriculum incorporates three main pillars: spaces regions and spheres, mobilities and cultural transfers, and politics and responsibilities. Graduates are prepared for careers in international organizations, cultural and political institutions, and academia.

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What you'll do

  • Complete 10 graduate-level courses across core thematic pillars and elective areas
  • Participate in interdisciplinary seminars, lectures, and academic discussions in English
  • Undertake an optional or integrated practical internship in a relevant professional field
  • Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis within the four-semester timeframe
  • Engage with international guest lecturers and collaborative regional projects

Requirements

Degree required: BA or equivalent first academic degree with components related to North America and Europe

Degree offered: Master of Arts

Language: English; C1 level required via certificates such as TOEFL iBT (95), IELTS Academic (7), Cambridge C1 Advanced, or PTE Academic (76)

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Above-average academic performance in prior undergraduate studies
  • Demonstrated aptitude for graduate-level American Studies or related disciplines
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating historical and cultural texts
  • Proficiency in English at the C1 level supported by official certification
Nice to have
Basic German language skills (level A1 or equivalent) to access broader interdisciplinary seminarsPrior international experience or coursework in transnational topics
Eligibility
  • Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply during the designated application period

Funding & terms

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University of Regensburg

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How to apply

Deadline: 2027-06-01

Submit the application through the official university campus portal between 15 April and 1 June. Ensure all required academic credentials and language certificates are uploaded prior to the deadline.

Documents required
  • First academic degree certificate and transcripts
  • Official English language proficiency certificate
  • Additional application documents as specified on the university portal
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Contact

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Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
University of Regensburg
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany
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