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BA Latin American and Ancient American Studies (core subject) at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

The degree program Latin American and Ancient American Studies provides students with extensive knowledge of the Latin American cultures from the pre-Hispanic indigenous societies to the literatures and cultural processes of the present. The program is a combination of ancient American studies/ethnology and Hispanic studies that is unique among German universities.

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

What you will study

Besides learning methods of academic research and relevant expertise, students of the program explore and discuss relevant theories of ethnology, culture, language and literature. Moreover, depending on students’ specific interests, individual areas can be treated in greater depth later on in the degree program.

Career pathways

Economic/culture management, journalism, press/public relations/marketing, communications (advertising, PR, translating), media, book sector (publishers, libraries, book trade), educational institutions, adult education, international organizations and public authorities, 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 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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