Your perfect choice!
Term dates & deadlines
Winter semester 2025/26
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.07. – 31.10.2025
Summer semester 2026
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
08.01. – 31.03.2026
How we are seen
- We are distinguished by our students!
The University of Klagenfurt is the only university in the world to win a Global Student Satisfaction Award twice in a row
(Studyportals – the Global Study Choice Platform)
- Our study programmes come highly recommended!
The University of Klagenfurt is recommended by 97 % of its students.
(studycheck.de)
Your skills are our mission. This is what we can teach you
The Master’s programme conveys practical language skills. Students learn subtle text comprehension and master the production of situation-adequate verbal and written texts. Thus, they acquire complex knowledge of the English language. The in-depth methodological skills include the knowledge of theory formation, the ability to think analytically and to grasp complex relationships. Students are taught to confidently argue in a subject-specific manner and creatively transfer the acquired knowledge to new fields of activity.
In addition to teaching the skills required to reflect on the language, with which students gain in-depth insights into the function, performance and structure of the language and experience regional and historical conditions, the degree also trains the cultural science skills: Here, students learn the differentiated and independent handling of literary and other types of texts, cultural artefacts and films, as well as gaining the skills to situate, analyse and critique them.
In addition, the degree qualifies students to deal with current cultural, social, and political problems of anglophone cultures in a differentiated and problem-conscious way.
Programme structure
In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.
Main areas
Programme structure: a tabular overview
| Subject | Designation | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required subjects | Research Foundations | 18 |
| Elective subjects | Specialisation through the choice of one subject:
| 48 |
| Open electives | 12 | |
| Master thesis | 30 | |
| Overall examination | 12 | |
| Total ECTS credits | 120 |
Recommended course of study
Important note regarding lecture courses scheduled on a cyclical basis: Although certain lecture courses are only offered once a year, the corresponding examinations can be taken year-round on specific dates.
| SUBJECT | ECTS CREDITS |
COURSE | TYPE OF COURSE |
| Research Foundations |
4 | Research Colloquium | KS* |
| 4 | Advanced Language Awareness: Master’s Level | KS* | |
| 4 | Focus on Gender and Diversity in Literature, Linguis-tics, or Culture Studies | KS* | |
| 6 | Introduction to Thesis Writing and Research Methodologies | PK* | |
| Guided Electives | 12 | Either “Linguistics” or “Literature and Culture Studies” | AG*/KS*/SE* |
| Total | 30 |
* compulsory attendance
| SUBJECT | ECTS CREDITS |
COURSE | TYPE OF COURSE |
| Guided Electives | 20 | Either “Linguistics” or “Literature and Culture Studies” | AG*/KS*/SE* |
| Open Electives | 10 | ||
| Total | 30 |
* compulsory attendance
Limits are old news. What else can we offer you?
There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
- Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? Looking for the necessary business know-how? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain the very skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business!
- Do you want to learn even more languages? Take advantage of the wide range of courses offered at the University of Klagenfurt – from Spanish to Chinese (and many other languages besides)!
- Would you like to enhance your digital skills and learn more about the foundations of future technological developments? Go beyond the boundaries of your academic subjects and add information technology skills to your studies.
Continue to browse through this overview of all the elective subjects.
Admission
Admission to the Master’s Dregree Programme Worlds of English must occur within the admission periods.
Important enrollment information
Prerequisites
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master's degree programme in Worlds of English in Klagenfurt.
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
- Bachelor's degree programme Worlds of English or a degree programme of equivalent academic value at another post-secondary educational institution
Information on Bachelor’s degree programmes that are relevant for admission - English Language Level C1
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master's degree programme and whose first language is not the language in which the degree programme is conducted must provide evidence of language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
The first steps are always … accompanied!
We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
- Here in Klagenfurt, you will get to know your fellow students during the Welcome Days – and you will make new friends in the very first week; friends you will share memorable experiences with in the years to come.
- Our student guidance service is here for you if you need some support as you start your studies. You can reach us via WhatsApp, e-mail, phone or our social media channels.
- At the ÖH student union Info Days at the start of each semester experienced students provide advice about your chosen degree programme and share useful insiders’ tips.
Best prospects. Your professional opportunities
This degree enables graduates to work in a variety of established and alternative occupational fields. Although these occupational fields feature highly diverse job profiles, they all have in common that in addition to the ability to deal with language (mother tongue and foreign language) consciously and in a differentiated way, they require a high level of cultural and scientific-analytical competence. These professional fields include:
- publishing editor
- cultural and administrative affairs
- international co-operation in education and science
- extra-mural and operational training and continuing education
- translator
- mass communication activities (press, radio, television, film, digital media, and video games)
- advertising industry
- leisure and tourism sector
- linguistically oriented occupations (development of encyclopedias, textbooks, etc.)
- archives and libraries
Stories & news about the degree programme
You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.
The world is your own!
It’s particularly easy to learn English when spending time in English-speaking countries. The Master’s programme in Worlds of English allows you to develop your language skills in many English-speaking countries: As a student at King’s College in London, you can stroll through the colourful streets of the metropolis between lectures, or why not spend a semester exploring the University of Mississippi in Oxford, which counts John Grisham among its students? The world is your own – and it starts while you are still at university: Spend a semester abroad at one of Klagenfurt University’s approximately 250 partner universities. We have plenty of scholarships on offer to help you finance your semester abroad, so there’s no need to worry about funding.
FAQ. Frequently asked questions
When does the semester start?
The winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1st of March and ends on the 30th of June.
Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.
How can I apply for a Master’s degree programme?
Further information on how to apply for a Master’s degree programme can be found on our webpage Admission to a Master’s degree programme.
How can I prove English language proficiency?
A list of the accepted language qualifications is available in the Regulation issued by the Rectorate concerning proof of required language proficiency for admission to study programmes.
Where can I find additional information? Who can I contact with questions?
Please refer to the Curriculum (PDF) and our website for further information on all aspects of studying. If you have additional questions, you can also contact the Student Representatives of the Austrian National Union of Students or the Programme Director directly.
Continuing your studies
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Worlds of English you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:
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