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BA German Language and Literature (two-subject) at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

The bachelor's degree program German Language and Literature is split into three focus areas: modern German literature, German medieval studies and German linguistics. This program offers students the opportunity to study the full academic breadth of German literature and linguistics.

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

What you will study

Modern German literature explores German-language literature and its history from the early modern period to the present day (1600 to the present). Given the department’s focus on cultural studies, questions from the field of media studies and interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments are also an important part of this degree program.

Career pathways

Education (adult education, language courses, educational/vocational institutes Bildungswerke, etc.), book industry (publishing/ libraries/ translating/ editing), culture (cultural institutions, embassies, exhibitions, etc.), media (press, radio, television, online media, journalism, public relations), administration (international relations, e.g. diplomatic service, international organizations)

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur); German language proficiency (DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, 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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