When you apply to a master’s program in Germany, universities usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline. For the subject of American Studies, this could be the first degree in English or North American Language and Literature, Comparative Studies, or other comparable Language or Literary Studies. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process; students must submit the required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g., a first-degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required. For American Studies, excellent English-language skills - usually on a C1 level - are a prerequisite for admission and must be demonstrated with a language certificate.