Bachelor's degree in English/American studies or in a related field.
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 140 credits and a minimum grade of "good" are required by the time of applicatiοn.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A university degree with at least the examination grade "good" (2.5) in the bachelor's degree program in English/American Studies at the University of Bayreuth or an equivalent degree from Germany or abrοad.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
IELTS
min 7.5
TOEFL iBT
min 95
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least B.
UNIcert
min III
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Pass or better.
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least A.
TOEFL ITP
min 627
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English native speakers are exempted from providing the mentioned tests.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Intercultural Anglophonе Studiеs at University of Bayreuth depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Intercultural Anglophonе Studiеs
University of Bayreuth
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Julyin 41 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Hochschulstart (DoSV)
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
For EU and non-EU citizens:
Curriculum vitae: Please download and fill out the template provided on the course page.
Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula: This will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline.
English language certificate (see language requirements).
A letter describing two research topics that you would like to pursue within the program, 500-800 words; you can obtain more detailed information from the MAIAS academic coordinator, via [email protected].
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
Bachelor's degree transcript of records (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 140 ECTS points, with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
Bachelor's degree grading scale with the maximum grade and the minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university), in original language + certified translation in German or Εnglish.
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