Master of Arts [M.A] German Studies
The degree gives highly motivated BA students the opportunity to earn an MA degree using an accelerated undergraduate program in combination with a fifth year of study. Applications can be obtained in the Germanic and Slavic Office (McKenna 129). It is recommended that applications be turned in by the spring semester of the sophomore year.
Students must have an overall 3.25 GPA to apply to the program, and should have completed most of their MAPS/core requirements by the end of their sophomore year. No GRE is required.
Students applying to the MA degree are expected to have a BA or equivalent in German or BA-level proficiency in German with a BA in a related field, and should have a general knowledge of the German-speaking countries' literature, history and culture.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $32980 | $32980 |
| Health Insurance | $3896 | $3896 |
| Books and supply | $1200 | $1200 |
| Compulsory Fees | $80 | $80 |
| Other Fees | $145 | $145 |
| Total Fees | $38301 | $38301 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |