North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.)

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

Erlangen, DEMAIn-person2 years

120

Credits

North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Erlangen, DE.

About the program

The program combines area-specific cultural studies and cultural history of the US, Canada, and Anglophone Caribbean with literary studies using a cultural and media-specific approach. It includes basic, intermediate, and advanced modules in cultural and literary studies, overview modules on North American history, academic language skills, an interdisciplinary project, and a Master's thesis.

Focus: research

Part-time option

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Deadlines

Winter 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Winter 2027

Jul 15, 2027

Standardized tests

TOEFL

optional

Min TOEFL 95

IELTS

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Min IELTS 7.0

After the program

Post-study work rights

18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

€11,208.00

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Frequently asked questions

Is North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?: North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
How long does North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?: North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
What GPA is required for North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Per the program's published guidance: 2.5 (German grading system)
What work-permit options follow North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?: Post-completion work rights for North American Studies: Culture and Literature (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)