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Bachelor of Arts

BA German Studies in Cultural Comparison

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, GermanyArts in German Studies in Cultural Comparison
APS Requiredfull-time

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Language

German

Tuition

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Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

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.
APS Certificate
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
Varied
Semester contribution
Approx. 150 EUR
ECTS credits
180
Funding info

Tuition: Varied Semester contribution: Approx. 150 EUR

Career Outcomes

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.

Specialisations

linguisticsliterature

Typical job roles

cultural mediator

Target industries

cultural centresinternational businesseseducation (Germany and abroad)

Programme details

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Language
German
Duration
6 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Winter semester
Deadline
31 March (annual)

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