InterAmerican Studies / Estudios InterAmericanos

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Degree: Master of Arts
Duration: 4 semesters
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Interdisciplinary education
The InterAmerican Studies master course combines knowledge from various disciplines such as literature, cultural and media studies, linguistics, history, sociology and political science. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to comprehensively analyse complex social and cultural phenomena in the Americas.

Bilingual competences
Students acquire a sound knowledge of both English and Spanish, which strengthens their ability to communicate interculturally. These bilingual skills are of great value in an increasingly globalised labour market.

Research orientation
The degree programme has a strong research orientation and deals with current topics in gender studies, globalisation and transcultural interactions. This enables students to actively participate in innovative research projects.

International co-operation
Close cooperation with international partner universities opens up numerous opportunities for students to study abroad and gain access to global perspectives in research. This promotes international networking and the exchange of ideas.

Flexibility in career choice
The interdisciplinary nature of the programme allows flexibility in career choice by allowing students to develop their specific interests and specialisations. This increases the attractiveness of the degree programme on the labour market.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Cultural and Event Management: Graduates find employment in cultural and event management, where they are responsible for planning and executing cultural events and can apply their knowledge to promote intercultural understanding.

International Organizations: Career opportunities exist in international organizations, such as NGOs or political institutions, where professionals work on projects aimed at promoting education, culture, and social justice.

Consulting: The skills acquired also qualify graduates for roles in management consulting, particularly in companies that deal with intercultural issues and international communication.

Media and Journalism: Graduates can work in the media industry, for example in journalism or editorial departments, where they report on cultural and social issues and help raise public awareness.

Research and Academia: An academic career in research at universities or research institutes is also possible, where graduates can carry out innovative projects in the fields of Inter-American Studies.

Double-degree programmes

Universidad de Guadalajara

In this program, an international double degree is possible in cooperation with the Universidad de Guadalajara (Mexico). For more information and advice, please contact the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies and visit the information page on double degree programs of the International Office of Bielefeld University.

English-language course

This course is an English-language degree programme that can only be studied entirely in English. This degree programme is not available in German. Further information and advice can be found on the website of the subject InterAmerican Studies / Estudios InterAmericanos and on the information page on international courses at Bielefeld University.

Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.

In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.

Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.

This degree programme requires a minimum language proficiency level of B2 in English and Spanish.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies InterAmerican Studies / Estudios InterAmericanos comprise 120 credit points.

The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a Master programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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