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BA German Studies (Germanistik) at University of Greifswald

University of Greifswald, Germany

Programme overview

The B.A. Germanistik teaches the fundamentals of German linguistics and literary studies and gives general methodological-scientific orientation and literary-cultural competence.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught; combined (Zwei-Fach) degree, must be combined with a second subject  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Linguistics, history and theory of German literature, older language stages, medieval literature and German as a foreign language, with a special emphasis on Low German language and literature.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average knowledge of German-language literature and solid orthographic, grammatical and stylistic skills. No numerus clausus (open admission). Apply online via the GrypsOn campus portal (uni-assist for foreign qualifications).

Intake: Wintersemester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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