Master in English and American Studies

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 study

The Master's in English and American Studies at the University of Innsbruck is taught in English and runs over 120 ECTS. The register description sets out the skills the programme trains: language, communication and presentation skills; the theory and practice of scientific work; text comprehension and production; multimedia skills; cultural-historical, socio-political and intercultural skills; problem awareness and problem-solving; methodological skills; social skills and teamwork; independence and flexibility.

These skills come through scientific discussion of the English language, of literary texts in English, and of other text types and media that matter for cultural studies. So you read and analyse literature, you work on language, and you look at media and texts through a cultural studies lens. The register lists literature, literary studies and book culture among the keywords, alongside regions of the English-speaking world.

Admission, language and next steps

There is no entrance examination for this programme, so admission is handled through the standard master's admission route at the University of Innsbruck. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading, discussing and writing at an advanced level in English.

Applications go straight to the University of Innsbruck, not through a central portal. The university's own programme page gives the application period and the documents you need, so check it before you apply. As a public university, Innsbruck charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The degree awarded is Master of Arts, MA.

The skills trained in this degree programme include: language, communication and presentation skills; theory and practice of scientific work; text comprehension and production; multimedia skills; cultural-historical, socio-political and intercultural skills; problem awareness and problem-solving skills; methodological skills; social skills and teamwork; independence and flexibility. These skills are imparted by means of scientific discussion of the English language, literary texts in English and other text types and media of relevance for cultural studies.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Innsbruck. 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.