African Studies: Language, Arts, Philosophy (B.A.) at University of Bayreuth

Internationally oriented, interdisciplinary English-taught Bachelor's programme in African studies with a strong humanities focus, placing emphasis on African languages as gateways to African societies, cultures and knowledge systems. Students engage with literature, philosophy, visual and performing arts and audiovisual media.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages & Literatures  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Modules cover African languages, linguistics, literature, philosophy and arts. Students choose one language from Bambara, Swahili, Wolof or Arabic. Early semesters build research and academic writing foundations; later semesters offer electives and a practical project such as curating exhibitions or media work. A 'Language across Media' component is taught in semester 5.

Career pathways

Cultural and intercultural work, international cooperation, media, education, international consulting, NGOs, cultural institutions and academia.

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