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BA East European and East Central European Studies (100% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students in the Eastern European and East-Central European Studies programme will be taught an interdisciplinary approach to the examination of the culture and history of the Slavic countries.

Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: Department of Eastern European History  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught and Deutsch-taught and teilweise slawische Sprachen-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme is dual in nature and consists of theoretical modules (history and cultural studies) as well as language acquisition modules. These are complemented by interdisciplinary competences, an excursion and a module Interdisciplinarity and Internationality, which encourages students to broaden their horizons within Heidelberg University, but also beyond the borders of Germany, and to enable them to gain practical experience during their studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with no admission restrictions. Language of instruction: Deutsch, teilweise slawische Sprachen.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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