Master Anglophone Literatures & Cultures (Version 2020)

  • Start of this programme: October 2020
  • ECTS: 120 (80 ECTS courses + 40 ECTS master's thesis and defence)
  • Minimum duration: 4 semesters
  • Average duration: 6 semesters
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Language requirements: English C1+ (cf. Admission requirements)
  • Specialisations: British, Irish, New English, American/North American Literary Studies, Cultural / Media Studies
  • Compulsory courses: 13-16 (depending on Module 5 Electives); 75% courses with continuous assessment

For the old MA in Anglophone Literatures and Cultures, expiring in 2023, see below.

MA Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Version 2008 prolonged

Due to a mistake in the curriculum, the old MA Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Version 2008 has been extended until 31 March 2023. This is the last possible day for finishing this degree program. 

Transfer to the new Curriculum

Transfer to the new Curriculum: If you cannot finish on your MA before March 2023 and want to transfer to the new curriculum, you will need to fill out this form requesting a change of curriculum. (As the form is currently only available in German, you can find an English fill-in assistance to help you fill in the German form correctly here.)

Recognition of exams: Since your grades will not automatically be transferred, you must apply for the recognition of exams.
You can find the possible recognitions for the new version here
You can read up general information on the recognition process here.
For more information and advice, contact the StudiesServiceStelle (sss.anglistik@univie.ac.at).

Info session (25 February 2022): Presentation 

Please note: Prior to transferring to a new curriculum, inform yourself about possible legal consequences at your StudiesServiceCenter (SSC)/StudiesServiceUnit (SSS). It is not possible to reverse the transfer!

MA Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Version 2008, expiring 31 March 2023

  • ECTS: 120 (80 ECTS courses + 40 ECTS master's thesis and defence)
  • Minimum duration: 4 semesters
  • Average duration: 6 semesters
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Language requirements: English C1+
  • Specialisations: British, Irish, New English / American/North American Literary Studies / Cultural / Media Studies
  • Compulsory courses: 12-14 (depending on Module 7); 75% courses with continuous assessment
  • This MA cannot be enrolled after the SS 2020 and will expire on 30 April 2022 31 March 2023

Curriculum in German (Version 2008, incl. modifications; last change 2016)

Curriculum in English

Module Overview

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