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Master of Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Germany, Düsseldorf

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The Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture is a Master degree offered by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf at its main campus in Düsseldorf, Germany. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and German and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from October 1, 2026.

About Master of Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture

The Masters programme Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture is a graduate programme aimed at students with undergraduate degrees in English and American Studies or from academic fields represented in the programme.

The four-semester programme solely starts in the winter semester and has unrestricted admission. You apply to the programme using the online application system (aptitude assessment).

Disciplines

Languages and cultural studies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Entry Requirements

Degree requirements: A Bachelor of Arts degree, or an equivalent undergraduate degree, with a final grade of 2.5 (German standard) or better.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 75

English Program Requirements

Language certificate for English language (Level B2 / Common European Framework for Reference for Languages): We accept English tests covering all four academic skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking):

IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
We do not accept TOEIC

The language certificate must not be older than two years and the original certificate must be sent directly from the testing center to the European Studies programme in Düsseldorf. (TOEFL-Code: 3423)
No language test is required for native English speakers.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:

Application form (to download the application form click here)
Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
Transcript of records,
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.

Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.

Master of Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Germany, Düsseldorf