Master of Arts in Anglophone Literatures and Media
A two-year Master's programme exploring global English-language literature, media, and transcultural studies.
Best for:Best for students with a background in literary studies seeking a transcultural and media-focused approach to English-language texts.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Anglophone Literatures and Media (ALM) at Trier University is a comprehensive two-year programme focused on the study of print literature and diverse media formats from the English-speaking world. Students engage with traditional literary genres alongside cinematic, television, and new media texts, while also exploring transcultural and transnational perspectives. The curriculum is designed to provide both diachronic and synchronic insights into British, North American, postcolonial, and diaspora literatures. Participants benefit from a flexible structure that includes compulsory elective modules for professional or research-oriented specialisation. The final semester is dedicated to independent research and the completion of a Master's thesis.
What you'll do
- Complete four core modules covering diachronic and synchronic perspectives on literature and media.
- Participate in seminars and lectures focusing on intermedial relations and contemporary global varieties of English.
- Engage in compulsory elective modules to develop professional or academic specialisations.
- Conduct independent research leading to the production of a final Master's thesis.
- Participate in a research colloquium during the final semester of study.
- Utilise opportunities for internationalisation through optional study abroad units or professional internships.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a pertinent programme
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or UNIcert III)
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 10 CP in Anglophone Literary Studies
- Advanced English language proficiency (C1 level)
- Academic writing and research skills
- Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree
- Meet English language proficiency requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-09-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's online portal. Deadlines vary based on citizenship status and the intended semester of entry.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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