BA German Studies: Language, Literature, Media at University of Mannheim

The bachelor’s program in German Studies: Language, Literature, Media combines studying the German language, i.e. Linguistics and Literary Studies, with the subjects Media and Communication Studies and Cultural Studies. In the Literary Studies courses, you will look at different genres, theories, and the history of literature.

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

Of course, you will also read a lot of books by the likes of Friedrich Schiller, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heinrich von Kleist, Franz Kafka, Feridun Zaimoglu, and Juli Zeh. The Linguistics courses teach students about the origins and functions of language as well as linguistic features and structures. Media and Communication Studies focus on the scientific analysis of communication and media.

Career pathways

The program opens up many career prospects. Graduates can pursue careers in journalism, editing (content management), public relations, publishing, the cultural sector.

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