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English Studies/American Studies

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture
Languages

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German, English

type of study programme

Full-time

It’s all down to the diversity

What makes the bachelor’s programme in English Studies/American Studies unique is its wide range of courses in linguistics and in English and North American literary and cultural studies. You will also have the opportunity to personalise your education thanks to the wide range of supplementary subjects and certificates available.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be interested in the cultural regions of the UK, US, Canada and other English-speaking countries as well as their language(s) and literatures. You should also enjoy reading and interpreting literary texts and other media that are crucial to an understanding of the respective cultures.

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About the study programme

English Studies / American Studies at the University of Graz

The main content of the programme includes the fundamentals of American and English literary theory as well as the methods used in literary and cultural studies and linguistics. The study programme will give you a historical overview of the English language, literature and culture in different parts of the world and teach you how to handle various media at an academic level.

Institute of English Studies Institute of American Studies

Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in English Studies/American Studies

The master’s programme in English Studies/American Studies builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and intensifying the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Being a graduate of the bachelor’s programme will enable you to take on career roles that involve language, text, communication or culture in any form. This includes jobs in communication management, culture management and policy, information and knowledge management, adult and continuing education as well as media, journalism, advertising and politics.

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Note on latin

During your bachelor’s studies you will need to show evidence of Latin language skills (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination). This is required to be able to take the course "Development of English" in the 4th semester.

Latin

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Note on the placement test

You will need to take a placement test at the start of the study programme to demonstrate that you possess English language skills to B2 (=secondary school leaving examination level) standard.

Placement Test

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on latin
Note on the placement test

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Broad-based education with the ability to delve deeper into specific issues

Wide range of topics and approaches and the possibility of specialising

Sound training for a future career

There are many ways academic working methods and specialist expertise can be applied to professional life

Dedicated Institute of American Studies

Thorough education focusing on American studies

„Rather than simply studying a language, you also learn about society and culture and can specialise in line with your interests. For example, my favourite choices are literature and culture seminars on race, gender and class. “

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