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BA Languages and cultures of East Asia at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Languages and cultures of East Asia at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Bachelor programme of 8 semesters (4 years), taught in German. What sets it apart:..the cultural region of East Asia is studied in its contexts, with a focus on one of the three sub-regions China, Japan or Korea.

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Chinese, Japanese or Korean; Linguistics; History; Literature; Intellectual history; Religions of East Asia.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the media sector (journalism, publishing houses); in cultural institutions (museums, libraries); in companies with a connection to East Asia; in the public sector; in international organizations.

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Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free). Language of instruction: German.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

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