Master of Arts in English Studies
A comprehensive Master's programme focusing on digital linguistics, literature, and comparative cultural studies in the anglophone world.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in English linguistics, literature, or cultural studies seeking an interdisciplinary approach.
Overview
The Master of Arts in English Studies at Chemnitz University of Technology is a four-semester, full-time programme designed to provide advanced theoretical and practical training. Students engage with a curriculum consisting of obligatory basic modules and specialized focus modules, including Digital English Linguistics, English Literatures, and Comparative Societies, Politics, and Cultures. The programme emphasizes empirical data collection, media-oriented literary analysis, and comparative social science methodologies. Graduates are expected to complete a compulsory six-week internship and a Master's thesis within their chosen specialization.
What you'll do
- Complete eight obligatory basic modules covering translation, academic, and professional skills.
- Select and complete two focus modules from the available specializations.
- Conduct empirical data collection and analysis using industry-standard software.
- Undertake a compulsory six-week internship in Germany or abroad.
- Author a Master's thesis within one of the chosen specializations.
- Participate in seminars, academic exercises, and colloquiums.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in English or a related humanities field with a minimum average grade of 2.5 (German system).
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (C1 level required); German (A1 level required).
Instruction: English
- Basic knowledge in literature, linguistics, cultural studies, or political science.
- English proficiency at C1 level (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95).
- German proficiency at A1 level.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
- Minimum grade average of 2.5 in the previous degree.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's designated online application portal. Prospective students should ensure all language certificates and academic transcripts are prepared according to the university's requirements.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- German language proficiency certificate
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