BA American Studies (100% weighting) at Heidelberg University

The objective of the Bachelor’s degree programme in “American Studies” is to provide students with basic knowledge of North America from the early colonial period through the 21st century, including its politics, literature, culture, geography, history, and society, as well as its ethnic diversity and religious influences. To meet the challenges of this complex research subject, the American Studies program at Heidelberg University is explicitly multi- and interdisciplinary.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Heidelberg Center for American Studies  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree program is divided into two sections: the core subject and an examination module. The core subject itself is divided into a subject-specific section and a practical section: In the former, students complete an introductory module and select four modules from the five disciplines offered: geography, history, literature, political science, and religious history.

Career pathways

This includes the preparation for, participation in, and reporting on an internship which is to be completed in a potential future professional field for American Studies graduates.

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