Overview

The English and American Studies - English Linguistics degree program from University of Stuttgart is divided into two parts, of which a student must choose one at the beginning of the course: "English Linguistics” and “English and American Studies".

These two parts reflect the institutes and departments which English Studies at the University of Stuttgart covers:

The Department of American Literature and Culture and the Department of English Literatures, which focus on research into canonical texts as well as on issues regarding post-modernism, post-colonialism, interdisciplinary cultural studies and media studies.

The Department of English Linguistics: Research in the Department of English Linguistics focuses on phonology, syntax, semantics/pragmatics, and psycholinguistics.

What job prospects are available to me after graduation?

Traditionally:

Journalism
Publishing
Cultural institutions (museums, libraries)

Currently:

Corporate communication: Public relations (PR), marketing, and more
Human resources management
Consulting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Linguistics

Empirical Approaches to Linguistics

Literatures & Cultures before 1900

Literature & Culture after 1900

Transcultural Encounters

Literature, Culture & Media

Current Issues in Empirical and Theoretical Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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95

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stuttgart, Germany

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies Linguistics British Studies View 26 other Masters in British Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first higher education degree in a bachelor's degree program (or equivalent) of at least six semesters in English or American Studies or in a closely related study program, with the average grade "good" (2.5) or better.
The complete information on the admission process and the criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission regulation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester fee- EUR 184.00

Living costs

Stuttgart

Germany

900 - 1521 EUR / month

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

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Overview

What job prospects are available to me after graduation?

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

Stuttgart

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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