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BA Romance Languages, Literatures and Media at University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim, Germany

Programme overview

Studying the bachelor's program in Romance Languages, Literatures and Media, you will become proficient in two of the following Romance languages: French, Spanish, and Italian. In addition, you will acquire basic knowledge of a third Romance language such as Catalan or Portuguese. A special feature of this program is its integrated year abroad, which you can spend at selected partner universities worldwide.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 8 semesters (4 years); 240 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; Language of instruction: French, German, Italian, Spanish  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

This year abroad is a mandatory part of the program. Other parts completing your intercultural profile include courses in the fields of Cultural and Regional Studies. Later in your studies, you can specialize in either Literary Studies or Linguistics. In addition, you can choose to either deepen your specialized knowledge in the science module or enhance your professional skills in the practical module.

Career pathways

The bachelor’s program in Romance Languages, Literatures and Media trains you to become a global thinker and qualifies you for various career paths on the international labor market. Graduates can, for example, work in cultural marketing and management or in tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). This program of study is currently not selective. Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years); 240 ECTS credits

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