Overview

The modules focus on the interplay of political and economic structures with literary and cultural discourses, the dynamics of race, class, gender, and sexuality, and the interrogation of the United States and Canada as cultural, political, and economic systems.

Distinctive research areas include literary and cultural theory, Native and Indigenous studies, gender studies, environmental studies, visual culture studies, the intersections of law and culture, and dialogues between cultural studies and the natural sciences.

As a study program and research institution, the North American Studies program at University of Bonn organizes numerous conferences and a lecture series on issues of North American and cultural studies. It also draws on long-standing collaborations with North American universities.

Possible lines of work:

Academia (research management, teaching/ research at universities, research institutions, university administration), cultural management, educational sector, journalism/ media industry, communications industry (public relations, translation), book industry (libraries, archives, publishers), international cultural relations, consulting, marketing, tourism, international organizations/ public authorities/ governmental or non-governmental organizations, diplomatic service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature and Theory

Processes and Practices of Popular Culture

Transdisciplinary Perspectives

Research in Dialogue
Professional and Intercultural Competence

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 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

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Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 28 other Masters in American and Australasian 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline
German language proficiency (CEFR level B2)
English language proficiency (CEFR level C1)
Minimum grade of 2.5 or local equivalent OR a bachelor's thesis with a minimum grade of 2.0
Specific modules with focus on North America in one of the following fields: Literary and Cultural Studies | Political Science | Recent and Contemporary History | Postcolonial Studies | Economics | Media Studies | Linguistics

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University of Bonn does not charge tuition. But, you must pay the social contribution per semester (323,96 EUR – Winter Semester; 323,96 EUR – Summer Semester)

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 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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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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