The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for its exclusive, interdisciplinary Master of Arts in American Studies (MAS) program.
The Master of Arts in American Studies (MAS) at the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) is a preeminent interdisciplinary programme aimed at qualified graduate students from around the world. It offers inside knowledge combined with an outside perspective. MAS participants benefit from both excellent teaching by internationally renowned scholars and from an interdisciplinary approach which meets the needs of future leaders. A selection of courses in subjects ranging from American literature to economics, geography, history, art history, law, musicology, political science, philosophy, sociology, theology/religious studies and American business culture are offered.
The MAS is a three semester program taught in English. A performance-related fast track option (two semesters) is available.
Participants are expected to bring to the program an outstanding academic record and very good English skills. The MAS provides training in academic and practical skills tailored to meet the needs of future leaders in a transatlantic and increasingly global environment.
Program:
American Studies at the HCA is defined by exemplary and interdisciplinary teaching of cultural knowledge about the United States of America. The curriculum includes a selection of courses from economics, geography, history, law, literature, musicology, philosophy, political science, sociology, as well as theological and religious studies. Up to 25 students are admitted to the MAS every year. Admission is competitive and depends on the quality and academic merits of the candidate. Most candidates will have studied law, humanities, or social sciences at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants from inside the EU should have successfully completed a BA program with 210 European credit points and applicants from outside the EU should have successfully completed degree programs involving a minimum of four years of study at recognized academic institutions.
Benefits:
MAS students benefit from exclusive interdisciplinary seminars and courses, an excellent student/faculty ratio, outstanding teaching by internationally renowned scholars, and superb research opportunities for the M.A. thesis under the supervision of distinguished experts.
At the University of Heidelberg, students are part of an international learning community: Heidelberg is home to over 28,000 full-time students, including more than 5,000 foreign students. Heidelberg University also attracts more than 500 international scholars as Visiting Professors each academic year. It is one of nine universities which have been declared as Germany's elite institutions of higher learning.
Tuition:
The tuition fees for the MAS are 2,500 EUR per semester.
A limited number of full scholarships are available, such as
- The Curt Engelhorn Scholarship for an outstanding student covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
- The Heidemarie Engelhorn Scholarship for an outstanding student covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
- The Ray & Elfi Carrell Scholarship for an outstanding student covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
- The Wild Scholarship for an outstanding student from Eastern Europe covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
- The Wild Scholarship for an outstanding student from North America covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
- The Wild Scholarship for an outstanding international student covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 660 EUR.
Tuition Fee Scholarships:
- The DAAD Scholarship covers the MAS tuition fee and a monthly stipend of 400 EUR.
Academic requirements:
Degree programme of a minimum of four years of study (equivalent to 240 European Credit Transfer System/ECTS points), a BA degree (equivalent to 210 ECTS) or a previous Master's degree. In some cases credit points can be awarded for professional experience.
Applications are accepted until March 31, 2014.
The Program starts in late September 2014.
For further information concerning the
admission requirements please visit
www.hca.uni-hd.de/ma/admissions.html
Complete applications should be sent to:
Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg Center for American Studies
Frau Anne Sommer
Hauptstraße 120
69117 Heidelberg
Germany
The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA):
The University of Heidelberg established the HCA in 2004 to serve as an institute for higher education, as a center for interdisciplinary research, and as a forum for public debate. The HCA is an intellectual center dedicated to the study of the United States in a global context, providing space for academic, public, and political discussions.
Heidelberg University offers unique conditions for the work of the HCA: an outstanding academic tradition, a sterling international reputation, an attractive location in the historic center of one of Germany's most beautiful and welcoming cities, and a strong record in the study of the United States.
The HCA calls the Curt und Heidemarie Engelhorn Palais its home. Located just a step away from the University Library and the main lecture halls, this 300-year-old baroque townhouse offers perfect working conditions as well as a welcoming atmosphere for students, scholars, and the public.
Course objectives:
Graduates of the MAS profit from their interdisciplinary and intercultural education and are well qualified to either continue on with a PhD or work as experts on the United States in academic institutions, the civil service, the business world, the media, and non-profit organisations.