MA by Research in German Studies in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,840
(c. USD29,107.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

When you choose to pursue German Studies research at Birmingham, you'll become part of one of the nation's top centers for German language, literature, history, and cultural studies.

Our program features an extraordinary breadth of specializations, from classic literary scholarship to innovative cross-disciplinary methods.

As part of the Modern Languages Department, German Studies benefits from a dynamic postgraduate environment with comprehensive support systems for research students.

We provide two dedicated research-focused postgraduate options - whether you aim to complete a doctoral degree or conduct master's-level research. Learn more about our PhD and MA by Research programs and what they entail.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:

For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing

Tuition GBP 21,840

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