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BA Celtic Studies (minor subject) at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

Celtic languages are still spoken today in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Brittany. There are also efforts being made to revive other Celtic languages (Manx, Cornish). Celtic Studies examine the languages, literatures and cultures of Celtic-speaking countries and regions from antiquity until today.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

This program‘s main focus is on Celtic languages as an important medium through which cultural heritage is conveyed. Taking these languages as a starting point, students view and examine other cultural expressions, mainly the literatures and the cultures of the modern period. Students acquire basic knowledge of Celtic history and the methods of Celtic studies but may also learn selected modern and/or medieval Celtic languages.

Career pathways

Education (adult education, language teaching), culture (cultural institutions, Goethe Institutes, embassies, cultural management, museums, theaters, exhibitions), publishing/ libraries/ translations/ editing, media/ communications (press, radio, television, online media, journalism, public relations), academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur); German language proficiency (DSH level 1, CEFR level B2, as per DSH exam. regulations). Open admission (no numerus clausus).

Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-bonn.de/application-portal

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