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    Master of Arts in English Studies

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    Cologne, DEMAIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits

    Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Cologne, DE.

    About the program

    Provides in-depth academic and research-oriented education in English linguistics and Anglophone literature and cultures. Focus areas include literary, linguistic and media didactics, bilingualism, language acquisition research, psycholinguistics, historical corpus linguistics, gender and women’s studies, post-colonial research, literature and natural sciences, film and media studies.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 95
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18-month Germany residence permit to seek employment (job seeker) after completing a degree in Germany (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche / job-seeking).

    €11,833.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne take to complete?
    Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne?
    Per the program's published guidance: at least 2,5
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in English Studies at University of Cologne: 18-month Germany residence permit to seek employment (job seeker) after completing a degree in Germany (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Arbeitsplatzsuche / job-seeking).