Overview

At North American Studies - Culture and Literature from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) basic modules provide historical frameworks and theoretical tools, and foster academic language skills. Integrated advanced and focus modules offer a historical survey and train students’ culturally specific analytical skills. Students develop and conduct their own research based on their critical understanding of both disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts.

Careers

Graduates of our MA program, with their culturally specific and comparative knowledge and their skills to analyze culture, are often active in the following professional fields:

political education;

international organizations;

cultural administration;

publishing houses and libraries;

publishing and journalism;

in fields at the intersection of economics, politics, and culture;

in addition, you are trained to continue your academic career with a doctorate and thus to become a professional academic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Studies

Literary Studies

Language

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Literature American and Australasian studies View 27 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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95

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a final grade between 2.5 and 3.5 can apply for an interview.

If grades which are submitted subsequently improve the average grade (2.5 or better), the interview is not necessary.

secondary education certificate;

university degree certificate with transcript of records proving a significant focus on literary and/or cultural studies, preferably with America-related content.

proof of English at level C1 (IELTS 7, TOEFL 95) and, if applicable, German at A1 (German language skills need to be documented within the first year of study at the latest).

1000–1500 word essay.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Erlangen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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