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BA Germanistik (German Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Views German language and literature from several academic perspectives: linguistics (language structures, use and history) and literary studies (development of German literature).

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Germanistik  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Introduction to German linguistics and the German language system, historical German linguistics, linguistic communication and variation, and literary studies.

Career pathways

Broad options including research institutions, publishing and editing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 2,2. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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