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BA Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft (Two-Subject Bachelor) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Subject within the Two-Subject Bachelor that asks why spoken language differs from written language, how young people develop their own language and how formerly unacceptable expressions become acceptable, studying the historical change of language among other topics.

Faculty: Faculty of Cultural Studies (Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 72 of 180 ECTS in the degree  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A share subject (72 of 180 credits) that must be combined with a second subject; general information on combinations is on the Zwei-Fach-Bachelor Kulturwissenschaften page.

Career pathways

Humanities and cultural studies graduates learn theories and methods for developing their own ideas and train in persuasive argument and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife) or relevant subject-specific entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife); applicants with a professional qualification can also be admitted. English reading comprehension at CEFR level B1 is recommended. Two subjects must be selected when applying. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 72 of 180 ECTS in the degree

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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