Spanish Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

Contents of the subject Spanish

Interdisciplinary education
The degree programme combines literary, cultural and media studies with linguistic and historical approaches. This enables students to gain a holistic understanding of the Spanish language and culture and promotes a comprehensive academic approach.

Comprehensive language skills
Students acquire a sound knowledge of the Spanish language that can be used in both oral and written communication. This language proficiency is crucial for a successful career in international contexts.

In-depth intercultural understanding
The degree programme provides an in-depth understanding of current issues in intercultural coexistence. This enables graduates to act competently in an international cultural environment and to master intercultural challenges.

Practical experience abroad
A period of several months abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is part of the curriculum. This enables students to put their language skills into practice and gain cultural experience that enriches their personal and academic development.

Preparation for the labour market
The Bachelor's degree programme qualifies students for a wide range of appointments in language and cultural mediation as well as in media-related professions. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in an increasingly globalised working environment.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Cultural Mediation: Graduates can pursue careers in language and cultural mediation, where they design and implement intercultural programs to promote understanding between different cultures.

Media Professions: In media fields such as print, broadcast, or online media, graduates find positions where they prepare and communicate complex content through text and media.

Cultural Management: A career in cultural management enables graduates to work in cultural institutions and organizations, where they can plan events and lead cultural projects.

International Organizations: With the appropriate additional qualifications, graduates are able to work for international agencies or organizations, where they can apply their intercultural skills and language proficiency.

Interpreting and Translation: In the field of intercultural communication, graduates can work as interpreters or translators, allowing them to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture professionally.

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

Please note that further approval requirements also apply for this subject:

Approval for certain modules requires proof of linguistic aptitude in the form of knowledge at level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages". Proof should be provided by means of a language test.

Please also read the subject-specific regulations, which are decisive for all applicable regulations.

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

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

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. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Spanish comprise 60 credit points.

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

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.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

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

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

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

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.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years