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BA Literaturwissenschaft (Literary Studies) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in literary studies linking national-philology questions with interdisciplinary literary theory and cultural studies, including intertextuality and cultural memory, the history of poetry and knowledge, media history and cultural techniques.

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

Objects and methods of literary studies, with national-philological approaches combined with literary theory and cultural and media studies.

Career pathways

Publishing, and further fields that value the analytical skills built in the degree; success also depends on internships, networks and the choice of minor.

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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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