Master of Arts in InterAmerican Studies
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the Americas.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences interested in transnational and hemispheric studies.
Overview
The Master of Arts in InterAmerican Studies at Bielefeld University is an interdisciplinary programme focusing on the cultural, historical, and political developments across North and South America. Students examine processes of transnational integration, globalization, and interculturality through a diverse curriculum that includes literary studies, linguistics, sociology, and political science. The programme offers a flexible structure with basic and elective modules, culminating in a Master's thesis. Participants may also opt for a double degree track in collaboration with international partner universities in the Americas.
What you'll do
- Complete four core modules covering history, culture, and literature of the Americas during the first year.
- Select complementary modules to specialize in fields such as linguistics, history, politics, or social studies.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the final semester.
- Participate in a research colloquium to present and discuss thesis progress.
- Engage in optional international exchange or double degree activities with partner institutions.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a discipline related to InterAmerican Studies.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (B2) and Spanish (B2).
Instruction: English and Spanish.
- Academic proficiency in English at B2 level.
- Academic proficiency in Spanish at B2 level.
- Ability to produce short analytical texts on intercultural and interdisciplinary topics.
- Foundational knowledge in humanities or social sciences.
- Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
- Provide official translations for documents not in English or German.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's official portal. Candidates must provide academic certificates, language proficiency proof, and three short text samples regarding their intercultural, interdisciplinary, and research skills.
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- English language certificate
- Spanish language certificate
- Intercultural skills text sample
- Interdisciplinary skills text sample
- InterAmerican research skills text sample
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