BA Applied Literary and Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Applied Literary and Cultural Studies is a 7-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University, taught in German and English (bilingual option). Students work with topics such as German and English-language literature as well as cultural forms of expression; intercultural communication and global perspectives; media analyses, gender related studies, and interdisciplinary studies.

Faculty: Department of Cultural Studies | Department: Cultural Studies | Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught, English-taught, bilingual (German/English) | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include German and English-language literature as well as cultural forms of expression; intercultural communication and global perspectives; media analyses, gender related studies, and interdisciplinary studies; project work in international teams; theoretical approaches and practical application of literary and cultural theory. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in media companies; in publishing companies; in cultural institutions; in museums; in public relations agencies. Typical roles include editor/journalist; PR consultant; communications manager; cultural manager; project coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (NC). Enrollment requirement: Language Certificate. For admission to the program, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to at least level “B2” according to the Common European Framework of Reference (language certificate). As a rule, proof of proficiency is provided by the German university entrance qualification (Abitur). If proof cannot be provided via the university entrance qualification, appropriate substitute certificates may be accepted. Such English language certificates must be submitted for enrollment along with the other documents. If German is not the native language, proof of language proficiency with at least level "C1" must be provided. Enrollment Requirements (German only)

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-dortmund.de/en/prospective-students/application-and-enrollment/bachelor-program/

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