BA Germanic Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The department develops language fluency and cultural competency in German through courses on film, business German and contemporary media. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Germanic Studies | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 31 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include GER 211 Exploring German-Speaking Cultures; GER 212 Rural, Urban, Global: Germanic Geographies; GER 300 Writing in the Study of German; GER 401 Research in German Studies.

Career pathways

Graduates use the training in teaching, translation, international marketing, banking and commerce, diplomatic service and journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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