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BA English and American Studies (2-field, Major Field) at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts programme in English and American Studies focuses on linguistics, as well as literary and cultural studies of the English-speaking world. The programme combines the acquisition of English language skills on a high level with the intercultural and interdisciplinary study of language, cultural phenomena, literatures, and media. This opens up various perspectives on historical, political, and cultural developments in English-speaking countries from their beginnings to the present day.

Faculty: Faculty of Philology  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The program in English and American Studies is devoted to the English language and literature in all English-speaking countries. The area of linguistics deals with the English language and its history.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): With special prerequisites for admission Entrance examination 1. performance in English corresponding to level B2 of the CEFR, which was taken in at least two school semesters of the upper secondary school. Language requirements: German C1; English B2. Application period: 1 June - 30 September.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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