Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in English and American Studies is a master’s programme at University of Graz in Graz, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Graz is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in English and American Studies is one of 5 English-taught Area Studies programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 4 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
The Master's in English and American Studies at the University of Graz looks at the language, literature and culture of the English-speaking world. It is a public university programme of 120 ECTS spread over two years, or four semesters, and it leads to a Master of Arts, MA.
What you study
The register describes the programme as built from academic sub-disciplines whose subject matter is the language, literature and culture of the English-speaking world. Within that, you choose a specialisation: linguistics, literary studies or cultural studies. The keywords attached to the programme are literature, language, literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies and Anglistik.
Admission, language and next steps
There is no entrance examination for this programme, so admission does not depend on a test. Teaching is in German and English, so the programme is partly taught in English; check with the university which parts are in which language before you plan your semester. Applications go straight to the University of Graz, not through a central portal, and the university's own programme page gives the application period. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The programme page is at uni-graz.at.
What the register says
The master's degree programme in English and American Studies consists of academic sub-disciplines the subject matter of which is the language, literature and culture of the English-speaking world. This degree programme provides for a specialisation in linguistics, literary studies or cultural studies.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Linguistics
- Literary studies
- Cultural studies
- Work connected to the language, literature and culture of the English-speaking world
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in English and American Studies taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Graz. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at University of Graz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Graz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Graz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Graz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Graz is linked from this page so you can compare.
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