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BA Germanistik (German Studies) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in German language and literature, studied in two areas: German linguistics and German literary studies. The subject can lead to teaching German after a Master of Education.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Linguistics examines how the German language is built, changes and is used in different contexts; literary studies teaches analysis and interpretation of texts from different periods and genres in their cultural context.

Career pathways

Teaching German (with a teacher-training Master), adult education, language consulting, media and journalism, press and public relations, communication and media consulting, publishing and libraries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus clausus: direct enrolment. If the second subject of the Zwei-Fach-Bachelor is admission-restricted, apply to that subject (1 May to 15 July).

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

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