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English and American Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2 field degree program - Major Field

The Bachelor of Arts programme in English and American Studies focuses on linguistics, as well as literary and cultural studies of the English-speaking world. The programme combines the acquisition of English language skills on a high level with the intercultural and interdisciplinary study of language, cultural phenomena, literatures, and media. This opens up various perspectives on historical, political, and cultural developments in English-speaking countries from their beginnings to the present day. Students of the programme learn to think critically, to develop their own viewpoints and to represent these convincingly. This is combined with insights into various English-speaking cultures. The subject-specific and practical language skills can prepare students for a master's degree in linguistics, literary studies, or cultural studies, and can be applied in many different professional areas, such as translation, media, communication and tourism.

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Language of instruction

German and English

Programme start

Winter Semester

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Admission

Language requirements: Englisch B2

First semester: With special prerequisites for admission
Entrance examination
1. performance in English corresponding to level B2 of the CEFR, which was taken in at least two school semesters of the upper secondary school, or a language test passed at level B2 of the CEFR and 2. knowledge of German corresponding to level C1 of the CEFR

Further information on the admission requirements can be found in the entrance examination statutes (see section "Statutes" below).

Higher semesters: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.

Application period

First semester: 1 June - 30 September

Higher semesters: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
Important information regarding required application materials for higher semesters.

Application

Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

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