International Programmes 2024/2025

Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture

University of Potsdam • Potsdam

Degree
Master of Arts in English and American Studies
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English and all assessments must be written in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

1 June for winter semester, 1 December for summer semester

For updates, please check: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/application-enrollment/application-master

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/dates-and-deadlines/application-and-enrollment-deadlines

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master's programme Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture prepares graduates for an academic profession in research and teaching with a focus on Anglophone post-colonial, British, or American literatures and cultures. Moreover, it opens career opportunities wherever an in-depth understanding of the diversity of literary and cultural developments in the English-speaking world is called for. This knowledge enables students to pursue careers in specialist journalism, publishing, the non-profit sector, translation, cultural education, advertising, and public relations. The cooperation with international partner universities and institutions also qualifies students for positions in international organisations and higher education management as well as in archives and libraries.

Course organisation

The course consists of the following modules:

Introduction to Anglophone Modernities (6 credits)
Literary/Cultural Theories of Modernity (15 credits)
Literature and Modernity (15 credits)
Culture and Modernity (15 credits)
Academic English (9 credits)
Internship (9 credits)
International Research and Exchange (9 credits)
Research Colloquium (12 credits)
Master's Thesis (30 credits)

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated internships

The degree includes an internship.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

No tuition is charged for studying at the University of Potsdam (with the exception of a few continuing education courses). There is only an administrative fee of currently 292.40 EUR. This semester contribution includes a semester ticket entitling you to free use of public transport all over Brandenburg and Berlin, as well as regional/local trains all over Germany.

Costs of living

The average monthly living expenditures of students at the University of Potsdam are 935 EUR, but this can vary between 600 and 1,100 EUR, largely depending on accommodation. A more detailed list of the average monthly expenditures of our students can be found here.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

BA degree or equivalent from a German or international university in a discipline relevant to the MA programme Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture

See https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/anglophone-modernities/for-prospective-students/applying-to-study for more information about application and admission requirements.

Language requirements

Proof of English language skills that correspond at least to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

The Master’s degree in Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture recognises the following qualifications:

  • UNIcert: at least III
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: at least 95 points
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: at least 180 points
  • IELTS: at least 7.0 in each field
  • Certificate of a degree from an English-language degree programme at an accredited institution of higher education. (Important: Please note that not all German consulates accept this criterion and insist on one of the above certificates for a students visa!)
  • certificate of the higher education entrance qualification obtained for an English language course of education in a country that has English as an official language
  • Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic with at least 76 points,
  • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Application deadline

1 June for winter semester, 1 December for summer semester

For updates, please check: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/application-enrollment/application-master

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/dates-and-deadlines/application-and-enrollment-deadlines

Submit application to

Universität Potsdam
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany

Further information

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Job opportunities for students alongside their studies are numerous. Depending on personal and professional skills, students can find jobs in the service sector (e.g. in restaurants, supermarkets, cinemas, museums, theatres, etc.) or work as student research assistants at the University of Potsdam or at one of the many non-university research institutions located in the area. Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is located just around the corner, and students can also find jobs there. Please see this website for further information.

Accommodation

There are several student dormitories in Potsdam. These are administered exclusively by Potsdam's Association for Student Affairs ("Studentenwerk Potsdam"). You can apply for a room in one of these dormitories if you are under the age of 30. If you are a Master's student, you can only apply if the degree at the University of Potsdam is your first Master's programme. Additionally, there are also a few private dormitories in Potsdam, to which these conditions do not apply. However, many students prefer to find an apartment in Potsdam or Berlin, which they often share with fellow students. The housing market is very tight, so please start looking for an accommodation as early as possible.

For information on how to register for a dorm room or find accommodation elsewhere, please click here.

Career advisory service

The Career Service of the University of Potsdam supports students and graduates who want to actively shape their careers. The aim is to ensure comprehensive career orientation and to provide opportunities for the development of professional skills. The Career Service offers workshops, seminars, and individual counselling. There are information pages on a wide range of occupational fields as well as a database of internships and jobs. Many of the services are also available in English.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Specialist counselling
  • Buddy programme
  • Welcome event
  • Tutors
  • Visa matters

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