Master of Arts in English and American Studies

This international Master of Arts programme at Osnabrück University offers a multidisciplinary approach to English and American Studies, blending literary and cultural analysis with linguistics. Students engage with core themes in literary history, cultural theory, and language structure, while also exploring interdisciplinary fields like law and cognition. The programme encourages specialisation in English studies, American studies, or linguistics, or a generalist approach combining all three. A mandatory internship and self-directed study plans allow for flexibility and practical experience, with optional stays abroad for further immersion in English-speaking academic or professional environments.

• Complete a core curriculum of seminars and lectures in literary and cultural studies, and linguistics, with a focus on critical analysis and research-oriented writing.
• Choose between specialising in English studies, American studies, linguistics, or an interdisciplinary approach combining all three.
• Write a Master’s thesis in one of the three core areas or an interdisciplinary topic, integrating research specialisations like law and literature or cognition and poetics.
• Participate in a mandatory self-organised internship in fields such as publishing, media, museums, or cultural institutions, with guidance from programme coordinators.
• Engage in language practice courses focused on essay writing, rhetoric, textual analysis, translation, and creative writing to enhance English proficiency.
• Select free electives from disciplines such as history, philosophy, art, or social sciences to broaden academic horizons.
• Attend mandatory in-person courses with a strong emphasis on class discussion and collaborative research projects.
• Plan and organise study schedules with assistance from programme coordinators to align with personal academic interests.