BA German Studies in Cultural Comparison

The Bachelor's programme German Studies in Cultural Comparison offers a unique perspective on German studies by comparing German to other languages, literatures and cultures. The focus of the BA programme is either on linguistics or literature or a combination of the two, depending on future career goals. Theoretical training is supplemented by the more career-oriented areas of intercultural communication and didactics of German as a Foreign Language. The study programme leads to a variety of career opportunities, for example as cultural mediators in cultural centres or international businesses or as teachers of German as a Foreign Language in Germany and abroad. The programme is specifically designed to meet the interests of students whose mother tongue is not German. Part-time studies are possible.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

German requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German skill, with TestDaF 5454, DSH 78% or equivalent.

Accepted bachelor fields

General university entrance qualification (Abitur); No specific prior subject knowledge required, but proficiency in German is essential.