Perspectives

After successfully completing your academic degree, you have the opportunity to continue your course at university in the master's program American Studies at Goethe University and deepen your knowledge in a content-related way. The bachelor's degree also qualifies you to participate in other humanities master's programs, including those at other universities.

The humanities degree program in American Studies prepares students for careers in a wide range of industries. At the program start, students are not required to commit to a specific career path. Instead, they independently explore new professional fields during their studies, identifying areas they might want to pursue later. These industries can be experienced firsthand through hands-on training or internships. By combining their studies with other subjects from various fields, students can qualify for specialized career paths and develop unique profiles. Potential career opportunities after earning an academic degree include roles in publishing, libraries, museums, archival and documentation work, translation, literature and cultural management, journalism, public relations, marketing, tourism, theatre, adult education, politics, economics, or an academic career at a university. The diverse career prospects associated with an American Studies degree call for independence and creativity.

For an overview of possible career paths and fields, as well as interviews with alumni from Goethe University, visit the Career Service page  "What’s Next?".