BA World Literature at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Would you like to turn your passion for literature into your future career? Or explore literature as a global phenomenon? Then you have come to the right place by choosing the Mono-Bachelor “World Literature” from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Göttingen.

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

What you will study

The degree programme is divided into three areas. In the first year of study, the focus is on language skills and the forms and functions of literary processes.

Career pathways

The abundance of course offers is naturally reflected in the available professional opportunities. An internship at a German or foreign literary institution (publishing house, media, literary hub, press, radio, collection, archive, editing, literary museum) is recommended for the professional orientation and will be considered an accreditable part of the course program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open (enrolment without previous application). Language requirements: Good to very good German and English language skills, as well as knowledge of a third language, must be demonstrated at the start of the programme. Please submit your certificates to the academic advisory service. You will receive written confirmation, which you must upload to the application portal for enrolment. Details and valid proof. Winter semester only 1st 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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