Overview

This four-semester Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture course of study with the Master of Arts as a degree is open to admission with "proof of special aptitude" (application and aptitude assessment take place directly at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf) and can only be started in the winter semester.

Key features

The Master's programme "Comparative Studies" is a one-subject Master's programme and builds on a successful Bachelor's programme (in English and American Studies). By acquiring in-depth specialist and key qualifications, it enables students to enter a qualified career as well as to conduct independent scientific research.

The Institute of English and American Studies represents the entire breadth of Anglo-American cultural, literary and linguistic studies from its beginnings (about the 7th century) to the present. In addition to the acquisition of knowledge in individual sub-areas of the subject (Older and NewEr English Studies, American Studies, Anglophone Literatures, English Linguistics), the Master's programme "Comparative Studies" focuses on the analysis of English literatures, cultures and the English language. These are conveyed across national and disciplinary boundaries.

Thus, the Düsseldorf Master in "Comparative Studies" offers a study format that is unique in Germany.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Englishes

World Literature

Transatlantic American Studies

Anglophony

Intercultural Contact

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 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, 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

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

qualified completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree programme with a minimum grade of 2.5

proof of relevant knowledge of the English language at level C1. tthe latter is proven by a written, scientific paper and a letter of motivation.
all students who wish to be admitted to the Master's programme in Comparative Studies must undergo a so-called "aptitude assessment". This applies to both internal and external applicants, regardless of the average grade.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

At HHU, there is no tuition fee for study programmes. However, the so-called “semester fee” (approx.€ 300) is a compulsary charge all students pay each semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 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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Key information

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Academic requirements

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