Master of Arts in Intercultural Anglophone Studies
An advanced interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on Anglophone literatures, cultures, and linguistics.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in English or American studies seeking an interdisciplinary approach to global Anglophone cultures.
Overview
The Intercultural Anglophone Studies (MAIAS) programme at the University of Bayreuth offers an advanced academic curriculum centered on the languages, literatures, and cultures of the English-speaking world. Students can specialize in either Anglophone literatures and cultures—including American, British, and Postcolonial studies—or English linguistics. The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies through various thematic modules, including an optional eco-track focused on environmental humanities. Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths in media, cultural management, and international institutions, or for further doctoral research.
What you'll do
- Complete five module areas covering literary, cultural, and linguistic foundations.
- Engage in core seminars, intensive advanced seminars, and elective courses.
- Conduct independent scholarly research for the final Master's thesis.
- Participate in interdisciplinary projects and international academic exchanges.
- Develop advanced analytical skills in written and oral academic communication.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts in English, American Studies, or a related discipline with above-average academic performance.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Advanced proficiency in English (C1 level required, e.g., IELTS 7.0).
- Strong academic background in literary or linguistic analysis.
- Ability to engage with complex interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Demonstrate above-average academic success in previous studies.
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- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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