Literary Studies Major Subject (Academic)

FsB vom 01.07.2022

Overview

Bachelor of Arts
6 semesters
winter semester&summer semester
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A study of literature is designed for anyone who enjoys reading, writing, and discussion. The goal is to improve the student’s own language and reflection skills continuously.

The Bachelor of Arts Literary Studies (Major Subject) is designed to convey both: general and comparative literary studies.

The degree, on the one hand, examines literature on a broad theoretical basis in order to identify its inner cohesion as well as the conditions under which it was created, received and transformed.

On the other hand, we discuss the interaction of several languages and philologies as well as similarities and differences between texts, works of art and cultural practices (also film, radio, music) within and beyond the European cultures.

Bielefeld university houses all its faculties on one campus and therefore, by its core-architecture, already encourages exchange between the different sciences. Students of the B.A. programs in literary studies have access to a range of courses that build bridges to related sciences and courses of study, especially: English/American Studies, French, German Studies, Latin, Philosophy, and Spanish.

Beyond the campus, students have the opportunity to enrich their own studies through intercultural experiences with our associated universities in and outside of Europe.

Through practice-related courses, students gain insights into possible professional fields, such as museum and publishing work, journalism, and cultural management. Students will gain proficiency in language and text skills, have the opportunity to develop planning and development skills, research skills and communication and then either use these skills within further studies (e.g. Master of Arts Literary Studies in Bielefeld) or transfer them directly to the world of work.

The courses

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Formalities / Important information

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters.

The studies Major Subject (Academic) Literary Studies comprise 120 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

Access requirements

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application, admission and enrolment  1

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements. If you are already enrolled at Bielefeld University, you need to apply for a change of degree programme.

You can find more detailed information on the application process as well as information on the enrolment procedure on the pages of the Student Office.

To the application portal

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Further links

Internet pages of the subject Literary Studies

Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):

Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies with the courses offered

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Die Angaben zu Zulassungsbeschränkungen / Numerus clausus beziehen sich auf die Bewerbung zum Wintersemester 2024/25 und Sommersemester 2025. Informationen zu NC Werten aus früheren Jahren finden Sie auf dieser Seite.

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