B.A. English and American Studies

This comprehensive 3-year joint-honours-programme in English and American Studies can be combined with a wide variety of second subjects, including modern languages, media studies, political science, history and economics.

The programme covers all relevant areas of English and American Studies. It also allows students to specialize in one of five key areas: American Studies, British Studies, Cultural Studies, Linguistics or Literary Studies. It is also possible to work towards a General Studies degree.

 

Information

The Study Guide BA English and American Studies (pdf, German) provides comprehensive information about the degree structure of the BA degree program, lists and explains all modules and gives practical information about exams.

The Module Specifications for our BA English and American Studies (1 April 2022) (pdfs, German) provide a detailed table of the prerequisites, learning objectives, work loads and examinations for each module. There are two different specifications:

  • Modulbeschreibungen FPO 2014 – for most students who started their studies in or before the winter term 2019/20 [FPO 2007 Satzungsänderungen bis einschließlich 17. Februar 2014]
  • Modulbeschreibungen FPO 2020 – for most students who started their studies in the winter term 2020/21 or afterwards [FPO 2007 Satzungsänderung Januar 2020 – ab 1. Oktober 2020]

Students specializing in American Studies can find a list of courses for Zwischenmodul I „Culture“, Import-Kombi-Modul Politics and Culture, Zwischenmodul II: Economics, Linguistics, History, Geography, Literature/Culture and Hauptmodul B: Literature/Culture here: (summer term 2022; pdf)

There is a lot to learn in your first semester. Click here for an A to Z of the most important words, abbreviations and technical terms which you will encounter during your time at FAU, plus some useful links.

Finally, students majoring in English and American Studies will have to acquire study skills (‘Schlüsselqualifikationen’).

Application and Enrollment

In order to study with us, you need to apply for a place, enrol at the university and successfully complete an aptitude test (English and American Studies only).

  1. Online Application: Portal campo
  2. Enrollment (Einschreibung)
  3. Aptitude Test (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren)

Students who have already completed modules or seminars in English and American Studies at other universities, or in other degree programs, may receive credits for these courses. Please contact Dr. Harald Zapf for further information.

German Language Requirements

Almost all of our classes are taught in English. However, in order to study with us, you need to possess some degree of proficiency in German as well. For further information, click here.

Managing your studies

The FAU Student Records Office (Studentenkanzelei) helps you with any general questions regarding studying at FAU. Data for all of the University’s students is managed here.

Our Online platforms for organising your studies help you to create your study plan, see your grades, download seminar notes, manage e-mail addresses, catch up on lectures on the video portal and much more.

‘Mein campus’ allows you to register for exams, check your grades, and print out your official documents and certificate of enrolment.