4 semesters
English
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
Winter
The University of Freiburg, also known as Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, is a prestigious institution located in the heart of the Black Forest in Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the popular program in British and North American Cultural Studies. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, historical, and social aspects of the United Kingdom and North America. Students will have the opportunity to explore literature, film, art, and music from these regions, gaining a deeper insight into the cultural dynamics of the English-speaking world. With its strong academic reputation and beautiful surroundings, the University of Freiburg is an ideal place to study British and North American Cultural Studies.
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What you need to apply for British and North American Cultural Studies at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)
TOEFL (PBT 600, CBT 250, iBT 100), IELTS (7.5–8.0), or Cambridge (CAE/CPE).
A working knowledge of German is recommended for success in Freiburg but not required for the application.
A first degree with an average grade of at least 2,9 from a German university in a cultural studies or philological bachelor degree course with a focus on cultural or literary studies or in an equivalent three-year degree at a German or foreign university.
Knowledge of the English language corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.
At least 65 ECTS points in at least one of the subjects English Philology, Anglo-American Literary Studies or Anglo-American Cultural Studies.
What to prepare for your application to British and North American Cultural Studies
A completed online application form;
your undergraduate diploma;
your transcript of records outlining the contents of your undergraduate degree (documents in languages other than English, German, or French need to be translated and officially notarized by a certified translator into German or English)
Proof of successful completion of an English language examination (if necessary)
A statement of intent (motivation letter) of no longer than one page (in A4 format) in which the applicant states their personal reasons for seeking acceptance to the Master of Arts British and North American Cultural Studies program at the University of Freiburg.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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M.A. in British and North American Cultural Studies
University of Freiburg
English Department | North American Studies
Rempartstr. 15
79098 Freiburg
GermanyPlease send your application (with the documents named in the relevant approval statute, see below) to the following person:
Master of Arts in British and North American Cultural Studies
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hochbruck
English Seminar
Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg
79085 Freiburg im Breisgau
Germany
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Approx. 1, 500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries
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