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BA English Studies (vocational teaching profession) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

English studies is dedicated to the investigation of the English language, literature and culture in their various present-day forms and in their historical development.

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

What you will study

In the two initial orientation semesters, introductory courses in linguistics, literary studies and phonetics provide students with subject-specific fundamental skills and knowledge. These are followed by more specialised modules in linguistics, literature, and cultural studies, consisting of seminars or a lecture that may be selected by students in accordance with their needs and preferences from a wide range of modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with entrance examination procedure. Language of instruction: English, German.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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