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BA English (teaching profession) at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The entire English-speaking world: In the English degree programme, you will get to know the entire range of anglophone language and culture: from the mastery of the language to literature, culture and new media. Study foci can be found in the areas of English Literature and Cultural Science, the English Language and Literature of the Middle Ages, American Studies and Linguistics. Prospective teachers will additionally acquire essential specialised didactic knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Orientation modules (semester 1); follow-up modules: semester 2, 3; advanced modules (semester 4); final exams and graduation: semester 6 (possibly earlier).

Career pathways

Programme: English Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (two subjects/teaching profession) Standard period of study: 6 semesters Start: Only the winter semester Language requirements: German and English Language of the programme: predominantly in English Admission: restricted admission (application to the University)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: restricted admission (application to the University). Combination of subjects for the teaching profession. English can be combined with all teaching profession subjects. All teaching profession subjects. Language requirements: Good English language skills are required for the study programme. You should show that you have sufficient English language skills before you start your studies, i.e. when you apply or when you enroll. If this is not possible, you have until July 31 of the following year to provide proof. Winter semester only 1st and 2nd subject semester: restricted admission (application to the University). 3rd to 6th subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Only the winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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