Anglophone Studies (M.A.)

Dive deep into English language, literature, and culture: the Master's degree programme Anglophone Studies at JLU lets you tailor your academic profile.

This course of study is taught in English.

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Overview

How do language, media, and culture shape our globalized world? The Master's in Anglophone Studies immerses you in current debates around linguistics, media production, and language teaching. Through a flexible combination of major and minor subjects, you tailor your academic profile to your specific career path.

Applying for admission

Start of studies

Winter semester

Mode of admission

No admission restriction

Duration of studies

4 semesters

Workload

120 credit points (CP)

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Language of instruction

English

Composition of the Study Programme

What can I expect from this programme?

The aim of the study programme Anglophone Studies is to impart advanced linguistic, literary and cultural knowledge and specific didactic knowledge and skills as well as comprehensive skills in the field of academic methodology in the subjects studied. The intention is to equip students with the skills needed for the independent acquisition, implementation and critical appraisal of linguistic, literary, cultural and specialist didactic models and theories. Students are to be equipped to conduct independent and creative analyses of complex issues and to plan, carry out and assess their own academic projects.

How is the programme structured?

The master's programme is composed of one major and one minor subject. You will study your major and minor subject simultaneously. The thesis is to be written in the major at the end of the study program.

Anglophone Studies is designed to be completed within two years (four semesters). All courses are taught in English.

You choose your major and minor subjects from the following list. Please note that "Teaching English as a Foreign Language" is not available as a minor subject:

Subject	Major / Minor
Anglophone Literary, Cultural and Media Studies (ALCMS)	Major / Minor
English Linguistics (ELI)	Major / Minor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)	Major only

Modules

Your curriculum depends on the chosen subjects (major and minor). You can find further information in the Programme Structure, which is part of the study regulations.

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Career Options

What career paths can I pursue after graduation?

The Master's programme qualifies you for jobs in a variety of professional fields such as education and language schools, journalism and media, cultural management, public relations, advertising, tourism, in international business enterprises and international organisations. As in all humanities, relevant internships are recommended.

Can I do a PhD after my Master’s degree?

It is possible to do a doctorate after completing the course of study.

Graduate Centre

Giessen Graduate Centre for Humanities

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Application and Enrolment

No study fees are charged for this programme. However, students have to pay a semester contribution.

Requirements

The entry prerequisite for a Master's degree course is a Bachelor's degree with a relevant subject profile. M.A. Anglophone Studies is a consecutive M.A. programme requiring subject knowledge from the related B.A. course of studies. The Faculty Board of Examiners decides on whether or not the prior course of studies matches the required profile.

Language requirements

Advanced knowledge of English is required for all subjects. Evidence of English skills on Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages must be provided by one of the following means:

One of the following standardised language tests on C1 level: Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE) or Test of English as a Foreign Language – TOEFL iBT or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or UNIcert.
A university entrance certificate acquired in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree programme in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America

Please bear in mind that you must present your language certificate before the end of the application deadline. It is not possible to make up the language requirements within the first two semesters; we do not offer conditional enrolment.

Application Procedure

Depending on where you obtained either your university entrance certificate or your Bachelor degree, we differentiate two application procedures:

Case A

You need to use JLU’s application portal if

you hold a completed Bachelor’s degree obtained at a German university (the country of origin of your university entrance certificate is of no importance).
your JLU Bachelor programme is not yet complete. Please provide a preliminary report. The country of origin of your university entrance certificate is of no importance.
you obtained your university entrance certificate in Germany and attended a Bachelor programme at a German university other than JLU. Please provide a preliminary report if your programme is not yet completed.
you want to change to another degree programme at JLU. The country of origin of your university entrance certificate is of no importance.

Case B

You need to submit your application to uni-assist if

you hold a completed Bachelor’s degree obtained at a foreign university (the country of origin of your university entrance certificate is of no importance).
you obtained your university entrance certificate abroad and attended but not completed yet a Bachelor programme at a German university other than JLU or at any other university within EU. Please provide a preliminary report.

Application Deadline

Summer semester 2027

Opening of application period

1 December 2026

Application deadline

for applicants with a German university entrance qualification: 20 March 2027
for applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification: 28 February 2027

Winter semester 2027/28

The application deadlines for the winter semester 2027/28 are currently being prepared and are expected to be published here in spring 2027.

International applicants can find further information on the International Office website.

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More about the application process

Further Information

Where can I find official documents about the programme?

Examination and study regulations

Special Regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)
General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (eVV)

Accreditation

This programme has been accredited since 18 May 2010.

Where can I find more information about the faculty?

Links

Faculty 05 – Language, Literature, Culture
Faculty's Deanery
Examinations Office
Student representatives

Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 05

Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft / Applied Theatre Studies
Anglophone Studies (taught in English)
Choreographie und Performance / Choreography and Performance
Germanistik / German Studies
Intercultural Communication and Business
Interdisziplinäre Studien zum östlichen Europa / Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe
Komparatistik / Comparative Studies
Romanistik / Romance Studies
Slavistik / Slavic Studies

How do I have a successful start at JLU?

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies: