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English and American Studies

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

English is a universal language. Take Hollywood or Hemingway, but in the original. The literature and culture of English-speaking countries. Not only Great Britain and the USA, but also Canada and Australia, South Africa and Jamaica. All of this with distinguished experts alongside students from 35 countries. The Department of English at the University of Freiburg combines long-standing tradition with national and international prestige. Whether literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies or language studies, the Department of English stands for high quality and offers an extraordinary variety of learning and research opportunities.

Fast facts

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 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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