MA in German in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

Our dynamic MA program in German features specializations in literature, linguistics, and interdisciplinary studies. Our diverse community of current and former graduate students hails from numerous countries including Cameroon, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, and the United States, creating an international cohort united by their passion for German studies. Tuscaloosa's significant German community and the presence of Mercedes-Benz US International contribute to a culturally rich academic setting.
This German MA program welcomes both native and non-native speakers, focusing on advancing German language proficiency (for non-native students) and developing intercultural understanding related to German-speaking countries, regions, and minorities in our globalized world. Students gain critical analytical skills in German literature, culture, and linguistics while learning contemporary teaching methodologies, all designed to prepare them for academic and professional achievements. Our department delivers this education through state-of-the-art facilities and a faculty of internationally experienced scholars.
The program offers three thesis and non-thesis tracks: German Literature, German Studies, and German Philology/Linguistics. Qualified students in our Accelerated Masters Program can begin their MA coursework while completing their undergraduate degree in any of these concentrations.