North American Studies (M.A.)
Study content:
The interdisciplinary Master's programme in North American Studies at the University of Augsburg (NAS) provides in-depth knowledge of the history, culture and politics of North America, as well as an analytical toolkit for their study. In the culture- and language-related parts of the programme, French and Spanish take their place on an equal footing with English. The interdisciplinary approach provides students with a holistic view of the cultural and social diversity of North America. The participating departments offer closely coordinated courses and give students the opportunity to specialise in a subject that suits their interests.
Career prospects:
- in institutions and organisations
- in the world of modern communication media
- in cultural and scientific institutions
- in the private sector
- in education
Application Documents
- Application for admission to the Master’s programme (you will receive this as PDF file after your online application)
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A completed degree qualifying for a profession (B.A.) from the field of linguistics, cultural studies and/or social sciences.
This includes the subjects theology, philosophy, history, literature and linguistics, European and non-European philologies, psychology, educational sciences, regional studies, political science, sociology, geography, communication science or a subject with comparable content.
If a B.A. degree is not yet available for the application, conditional enrolment can take place if the applicant can prove exam achievements to the extent of 140 credit points. In this case, the B.A. degree must be submitted by the end of the first M.A. semester.
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Proof of proficiency in one of the three foreign languages English, French and Spanish must be provided upon enrolment:
English at level C1 CEFR.
A further language (French or Spanish) at level B1 CEFR, proof of which can be submitted by the end of the first year of study; in exceptional cases justified by research, the further language can be replaced by another language on request.
- A detailed legally binding representation of the admission requirements can be found in the exam regulations.
- Application for admission to the Master’s programme (you will receive this as PDF file after your online application)
- A completed degree qualifying for a profession (B.A.) from the field of linguistics, cultural studies and/or social sciences.
This includes the subjects theology, philosophy, history, literature and linguistics, European and non-European philologies, psychology, educational sciences, regional studies, political science, sociology, geography, communication science or a subject with comparable content.
If a B.A. degree is not yet available for the application, conditional enrolment can take place if the applicant can prove exam achievements to the extent of 140 credit points. In this case, the B.A. degree must be submitted by the end of the first M.A. semester.
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Proof of proficiency in one of the three foreign languages English, French and Spanish must be provided upon enrolment:
English at level C1 CEFR.
A further language (French or Spanish) at level B1 CEFR, proof of which can be submitted by the end of the first year of study; in exceptional cases justified by research, the further language can be replaced by another language on request.
- Applicants from non-German-speaking countries must prove of German language skills on level DSH 2 or TestDaf 4 (in all four areas).
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A detailed legally binding representation of the admission requirements can be found in the exam regulations.
Application address
Universität Augsburg
Studierendenkanzlei
Universitätsstr. 2
86159 Augsburg
Contact the examinations office
- Phone: +49 821 598-1111
- Phone: +49 821 598-1111