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BA English and American Studies (core subject) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Six-semester core-subject Bachelor of Arts covering English-language literature and culture in traditional and digital media, linguistics, medieval studies and language and literary history, with advanced English language skills; combined with a second subject.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German (partly English)-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Three phases with increasing freedom of choice: the first year covers linguistics, medieval studies and literary and cultural studies foundations.

Career pathways

Cultural management, publishing, advertising, public relations, human resources, event management, corporate communication, software development (language technology, computer games) and content management in traditional and electronic media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent qualification. Useful prior knowledge: English at Abitur level (10 points in an advanced course or 13 or more in a basic course) or CEFR B2. Application: no admission restriction, direct enrolment; application period 04.05.2026 - 31.10.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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