Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.)

Last verified against the official program page on April 24, 2026.

Erlangen, DEMAIn-person4 yearsGerman

120

Credits

€100.00

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Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 4-year, in-person MA program based in Erlangen, DE.

About the program

Interdisciplinary program offered by departments of American Studies, Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, and Modern and Contemporary History, focusing on historical relations in transcontinental spaces such as Europe-Asia, transpacific, and transatlantic areas to address global problems like populism, nationalism, migration, climate change, and terrorism. Combines methods from area studies, history, and cultural studies with research stays abroad and interdisciplinary team teaching.

Focus: research

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Deadlines

Wintersemester 2026

Jul 15, 2026

After the program

Post-study work rights

18 months

€11,904.00

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Is Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?: Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
How long does Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?: Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 4 years and 120 credits.
What work-permit options follow Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Post-completion work rights for Imperien und Transkontinentale Räume in der Moderne (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months