Master of Arts in North American Studies (NAS)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the history, culture, and politics of North America.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to North American studies.
Overview
The Master of Arts in North American Studies (NAS) at the University of Cologne is an interdisciplinary programme offered in cooperation with the University of Bonn. It provides a comprehensive examination of the history, culture, literature, media, and politics of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Students engage in a structured curriculum consisting of advanced modules, a specialization module, and a final Master's thesis. The programme emphasizes scholarly research, critical analysis, and international perspectives, including opportunities for study abroad and mandatory internships.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures and participate in seminars across four advanced modules.
- Prepare assigned reading materials and contribute to academic discussions.
- Complete research papers, oral exams, and exposés as part of module assessments.
- Conduct a six-week internship and submit a formal internship report.
- Present the Master's thesis project in a research colloquium.
- Write and defend a Master's thesis of approximately 60 pages.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in English, American Studies, Political Science, Modern History, Media Studies, Gender Studies, or Postcolonial Studies.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency in English at C1 level or higher.
- Foundational knowledge in North American history, culture, or politics.
- Ability to conduct independent scholarly research.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (German grading scale) or equivalent.
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Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal or the University of Cologne's official application website. Applicants should ensure they meet the language requirements and provide all necessary academic documentation within the specified application windows.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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