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BA Comparative Languages and Cultures of Africa (Afrikanische Sprachen und Kulturen im Vergleich) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Three-year bachelor's on the languages of Africa and the methods used to research them, with their social and cultural conditions.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

About half of the teaching is communicative competence in one African language (Amharic/Ge'ez, Hausa or Swahili), plus one of three methodological subject profiles.

Career pathways

Qualifies for continued scientific study and gives skills for varied professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is not restricted. Application period: 01.06. to 15.07..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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