About

The MA programme in British, American and Postcolonial Studies combines advanced training in literary and cultural studies, linguistics, and book studies, thus offering students the opportunity to gain a multifaceted and profound understanding of the social and cultural dynamics of the English-speaking world. The curriculum is designed to give students maximum flexibility in constructing specific areas of specialisation, while at the same time providing a solid basis for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Focusing on research and professional skills, the programme aims to prepare students for careers in academic and non-academic settings. Main areas of teaching at the University of MÃ¼nster's English Department include the following: in linguistics: empirical and applied linguistics, variation and change in English, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, varieties of English, and language contact in literary and cultural studies: British literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day, American studies, Native American studies, Asian American studies, African American studies, postcolonial studies, media studies, empire writing, literary and cultural theory, and literary historiography in book studies: the past and present of the book as a medium, historical and empirical reader research, and textual studies In addition, the programme offers opportunities for interdisciplinary study not only within English studies but also between English studies and related fields such as art history, sociology, or communication studies. All courses at the department are taught in English, thus involving intensive language practice and drawing students from around the world.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We welcome applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) that is thematically related to this MA programme. In addition to documenting their language skills and previous academic achievements, prospective students are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of intent. For detailed admission requirements, please refer to: http://www.uni-muenster.de/Anglistik/BAPS/admissions_regulations/admissions.html.

Fee Information

How to Apply

For further information on the online application process, please see:https://www.uni-muenster.de/studieninteressierte/en/bewerbung/master.html

British, American and Postcolonial Studies (MA)