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English and American Studies, Master 1 subject
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum
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- Winter and summerIntake
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- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
English and American Studies (Master of Arts) at Ruhr University Bochum lets you specialise in cultural science, literary studies or linguistics, with research modules built in, and Shakespeare Studies is offered as a focus too. The programme lasts four semesters, starts in winter or summer, and is taught in English. An internship and a stay abroad are recommended. It suits you if you enjoy languages, reading and academic literature. Graduates can work in arts administration, academia and research, print media or public relations.
Fields of study
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
How to apply
ChannelDirect to university
Requirements
What you need to apply for English and American Studies, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
Public info
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Knowledge of another foreign language at reference level B1 (or the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin) is required. In exceptional cases, proof of further foreign language at reference level B1 can be made up to the end of the first year of study. The tests should not be older than 3 years at the time of the application for admission. Graduates who have their B.A. in the following countries don't need to submit proof of English proficiency: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
German language
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to English and American Studies, Master 1 subject
Programme-specific documents
Copy of the passport
Proof of the passed language test (German) in an officially certified copy
You can find a list of accepted proof of language proficiency here.
Officially certified copy of school report (original language and a German or English translation)
Degree certificate from the university in an officially certified copy (original language and a German or English translation) + list of individual grades
Possibly proof of the completed university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) in an officially certified copy
Possibly an officially certified copy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants for studies at institutions of higher education in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung)
APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India)
Please note collective APS for other universities are not accepted!
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
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Tuition
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Admission outcomes
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
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0 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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