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English B.A., Gymnasium and Gesamtschule Teacher at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Programme overview

Linguistics and literary studies are at the center of this subject, as opposed to the acquisition and application of the foreign language. Good English skills are much more required and advanced in language exercises. Linguistics focuses on the structure and function of language, above all the English language, with linguistic theories, langauge development and aquisition, and computer linguistics.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The program is laid out in three basic modules, which introduce students to the fundamentals of linguistic and literary studies and language practice. Three further modules follow, which advanced the basic knowledge in example areas.

Career pathways

You can find information from the NRW Ministry of Schools about the career prospects for various fields of teaching on the website Job Prospects (de) . Since your Bachelor degree opens up various futher education possibilities, you can - depending on your subject combination - persue other Master's programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent HZB. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB). Admission to first semester: restricted (NC for WS 2026). New students should love English, enjoy reading and read a lot, be prepared to examine theories and models, enjoy traveling abroad, particularly in English speaking countries, and already possess good English skills.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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