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BA Germanistik at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Six-semester Bachelor in German Studies (Germanistik), studied as first or second subject, teaching knowledge and methods in German language and German literature and understanding them in their historical, socio-cultural and regional contexts, as well as modern communication and media culture.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

The first four semesters give broad foundations in linguistics and literary studies and basic skills for analysing linguistic phenomena and literary texts; the advanced phase deepens selected topics in line with current research.

Career pathways

An open-profession academic degree preparing for independent handling of academic questions in varied practice fields, depending on the chosen combination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). No subject-specific requirements. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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