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What you need to apply for American Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)
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1\. The subject-specific admission requirement for the Master's degree program in American Studies is proof of a Bachelor's degree in American Studies or in another related subject (e.g. B.Ed. English, B.A. British Studies, B.A. British and American Studies, etc.) or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad. Of these, at least 10 credit points must be clearly acquired in American Studies. Proof is provided as part of the application in the form of an officially certified copy of the degree certificate including a meaningful and certified list of the courses attended (Diploma Supplements/Transcript).
2\. It is required that students have very good active and passive English language skills (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) that enable them to read English-language literature and to participate in courses in English (proof not required). This includes, in particular, the preparation of written coursework as well as examinations in English.
3\. In deviation from the standard provision in § 2 (4) sentence 4 MAPO, if there are fewer than 10 credit points in the field of American Studies in the previous education at the time of application in accordance with (1) 1, admission may be granted under the condition that he or she participate in a mandatory counselling interview. In the consultation, which lasts at least 15 minutes, the special requirements required for this Master's degree program are discussed, as well as the subject-specific skills already acquired by the applicant in the field of American Studies. At the end of the interview, the applicant may be required to attend additional courses from the Bachelor's degree program in American Studies as a condition for admission to the Master's degree program. The additional courses to be attended should be defined in such a way that the coursework can be completed within one semester.
4\. The mandatory counselling interview according to (1) 3 usually takes place 14 days before the start of the winter or summer semester. The invitation to this interview will be sent in writing and/or electronically at least 14 calendar days before the fixed date.
If the applicant does not appear on the specified date without sufficient excuse, the condition pursuant to (1) 3 shall be deemed not to have been met. If there is sufficient excuse, the applicant will be invited to a new appointment. In this case, admission may not take place until the next semester, subject to conditions.
Knowledge of another modern Romance foreign language (e.g. Spanish or French) is extremely helpful for your studies.
What to prepare for your application to American Studies
International students need the recognition of your foreign school and university certificates, regardless of whether you are a German citizen or not. You can apply for recognition all year round on our platform JOGU-StINe put.Processing time for recognition: approx. six weeks.Pay the processing fee of 60€.
Only after we have received your payment can the processing of your recognition application begin.
Please transfer the processing fee (60€) to the following account:
Recipient: University of Mainz, Dept. INT
Name of the bank: Rheinhessen Sparkasse
Swiftcode: MALADE51WOR
IBAN: DE34553500100000010868
Reference: Last name, date of birth Applicant
Documents required
Your school-leaving certificate: award certificate + overview of subjects and grades
Your university entrance examination certificate (only for countries where a university entrance examination is required for admission to a degree programme)
Your university certificates (if you have already studied): Award certificate + overview of subjects and grades
An uncertified copy of the personal page of your passport
Complete curriculum vitae to date
Other documents depend on the respective country from which the certificate originates (see country notes)
Country information-Recognition for Indian applicants can only be granted at JGU if the certificate or certificate from the Academic Testing Centre (APS) of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi is presented as a digitally verifiable document (original PDF). This certificate does not replace the proof of Indian school and university certificates and their official translation.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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55122 Mainz
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55128 Mainz
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