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BA German at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The German undergraduate major introduces students to a range of cultural phenomena in German-language contexts and from different historical periods. Our majors learn about literature, film, migration, philosophy, and history, within the structure of a humanistic discipline and with an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and analysis. Many German majors and minors pursue opportunities to study abroad; and a substantial proportion of our majors complete a second major in a STEM field.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science  |  Department: German  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Lower Division (German Language Requirement); Upper Division (Requirements, Core, German-Taught Electives, German Major Electives). Students must complete 6 upper division courses for a minimum of 24 units.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Business, Communications, Education, International.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (not programme-specific): students apply to UC Berkeley and are admitted to the College of Letters & Science.

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/

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