BA Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies at University of Mannheim

Students of the bachelor's program in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies (CELLS) learn about English language and literature as well as the culture and society of Great Britain and the US. By focusing on English and American Studies, you will gain a particularly thorough insight into the subject and receive intensive practical language training. Almost all courses are taught in English.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Over the course of your studies, you will specialize in either Literary Studies or Linguistics. In Literary Studies, you will learn the fundamentals and theories for scientifically analyzing literature from the late 20th and 21st century. In Linguistics, you will, for example, deal with language acquisition, multilingualism, and language development.

Career pathways

A bachelor's degree in CELLS qualifies you to work in communications. International companies and organizations, in particular, look for graduates with this qualification. You can work as an editor or social media manager as well as in public relations, advertising, or international customer management.

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