Access to the MA in American Studies will be granted those who hold a bachelor degree in English, History, Journalism, MA in Business, Language and Culture (Negot), Business Language and Media (provided the language is English), Business language and IT (provided the language is English), Business Language in two languages (provided one of the languages is English) or a bachelor in Political Science.
Students with other bachelor degrees deemed of relevance by the Study Board will likewise be granted access to the MA in American Studies.
The following criteria must be met:
A. History and social studies
The following areas must be covered: Anthropology, Social Studies (including Comparative Social Studies), Historical Analysis, International Politics and International Economy, Political Science and Political Structures.
B. Culture
The following areas must be covered: Cultural History, Intercultural Relations, Cultural Analysis and Media.
As a minimum applicants must have covered 60 ECTS within the areas described in A and B and at least 10 ECTS in each part. Having included topics from the areas A and B in the BA project also counts towards fulfillment of the ECTS requirement.
If the Study Board deems it necessary, i.e. you do not completely fulfill the entry requirements, you may be asked to take supplementary courses prior to enrollment.
Applicants must provide documentation of proficiency in English. For further information please consult our language requirements.
Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay tuition.
Number of places: 35
Duration: two years (study start September)
Please see our Application deadlines