Course: European-American Studies M.A.
- Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
The Master's programme in European-American Studies at the University of Regensburg is a four-semester, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented degree program. It provides in-depth knowledge of European-American relations in the past and present and in different contexts. Topics and research areas such as politics, history, economics, literature, culture and language are examined from a transatlantic-comparative perspective. The focus of this consecutively designed degree program, which includes an Internship, is on the acquisition of academic and research-oriented expertise in the field of European-American relations.
The Regensburg american studies programme currently focuses primarily on
- american cultures of remembrance
- Early American Studies
- american drama and theatre
- Performance studies
- german-American relations
- american visual cultures
- Theory and Practice of American Studies
Further information on the degree program can be found here:
M.A. European-American Studies (external link, opens in a new window)
The Master's programme is an advanced course of study in which academic content and methods can be deepened and specialisations can be set. Requirements for this are the degree of an undergraduate Bachelor's programme or a comparable first professionally qualifying university degree. In addition, certain content is often specified as an aptitude requirement. The detailed provisions are set out in the respective Examination Regulations. A completed Master's programme entitles the holder to a doctorate.
The most important facts at a glance
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
Master of Arts: In principle, only one subject is studied. However, individual degree programs can have a strongly interdisciplinary structure. This means that the content of the degree program may come from different subject areas.
The duration of the degree programme depends on the individual course of study. The Standard Period of Study, i.e. the time in which the intended study programme can ideally be completed, is 4 semesters. The actual duration of the programme may differ from this. It is limited by the examination deadlines, which are regulated in the Examination Regulations.
Examination Regulations can be found here:
Examination Regulations (German version)
The degree programme can only be started in the winter semester.
Module Overview
You can find a detailed overview of the courses you have to complete during your degree programme here:
All courses can be found in the online course catalogue (SPUR). Please note that in some modules you can choose from a range of courses offered in the respective area each semester.
You can find the current courses here:
SPUR course catalogues (external link, opens in a new window)
Further general information to help you get started with your studies can be found here:
Internship
The Master's programme includes a practical part and thus the opportunity to complete an Internship.
You can find more information here:
Internship (external link, opens in a new window)
Student Life & Services
Foto: UR / Julia Dragan Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no/yes |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | yes |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | yes |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
In order to enrol on the Master's degree programme in European-American Studies, you must take part in an Eligibility Test, i.e. you must first apply to the Chair of European-American Studies. You can find more detailed information here:
Application (external link, opens in a new window)
Further information can also be found in the Master's examination regulations:
Subject-Specific Language Requirements
For the Master's degree programme, proof of English language skills corresponding to level C1 of the common european framework of reference for languages (CEFR) must be provided.
Applicants who did not obtain their first degree or university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of basic knowledge of German by the end of the first year of study at the latest.
This proof must be provided in the form of language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 teaching hours.
Information on German language certificates for international applicants:
Admission for internationals
Applicants who did not obtain their first degree or university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of basic knowledge of German by the end of the first year of study at the latest.
This proof must be provided through language courses (basic courses) totalling at least 120 lessons.
Information on German language certificates for international applicants:
Other Requirements
Please refer to the degree program's homepage to find out which documents you need to apply to the Chair of American Studies:
Application information (external link, opens in a new window)
Information on the required enrolment documents can be found on the homepage of the Registrar's Office:
International applicants can also find information on the homepage of the International Office:
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject-specific requirements, the application procedure and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of studies, right through to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.