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BA Kulturwissenschaften (Cultural Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Strongly oriented to theoretical and empirical work, uniting four areas: cultural philosophy, cultural history, cultural sociology and cultural management.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Kulturwissenschaften  |  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

Interdisciplinary study built on a broad concept of culture covering high, popular and socio-culture.

Career pathways

Fields in cultural policy, the cultural economy, cultural mediation and knowledge management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 1,7. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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