BA Cultural and Social Studies (CuSo) at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary Bachelor in English and German aimed at understanding the contemporary social and cultural world through its historical interconnections and intersectional structures. It explicitly welcomes students from non-German-speaking countries, who acquire German gradually.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences | Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany

What you will study

Introduction and consolidation modules (15 ECTS each), two elective modules (30 ECTS each), an optional module, methods and academic writing, language skills (36 ECTS), practical skills including an internship, and the Bachelor's thesis and final exam.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for international working environments through interdisciplinary perspectives, applied multilingualism and experience abroad and in professional practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A university entrance qualification (Abitur or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised for university entry in Germany). Admission is unrestricted (no numerus clausus). English at CEFR B2 (IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 80, or 4.5 on the new scale from 21 January 2026). No German proof is needed at enrolment, but applicants without a German qualification must reach German B2 during the studies.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.europa-uni.de/en/studium/studieneinstieg/bewerbung-einschreibung/index.html

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