Spanish Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))

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Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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What I love about studying Spanish is that the practical language courses are taught by native-speaking lecturers. Argentina, Peru, Spain… they’ve come to Bielefeld University from all over the world and are able to teach us the language and cultures in a very authentic way.
 
Alena, student

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Interdisciplinary education
The degree programme combines literature, cultural and media studies with linguistic and historical approaches. This interdisciplinary perspective enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of Spanish and Latin American cultures and their literary and historical contexts.

Comprehensive language skills
Students acquire a sound knowledge of the Spanish language in the areas of oral and written production as well as listening and reading comprehension through practical tutorials (in connection with lecture/seminar). These language skills are crucial for successful appointments, especially in an international context.

International experience
The degree programme provides for a stay of several months in a Spanish-speaking country, which can be designed as a study visit, internship or foreign language assistant. This experience promotes students' linguistic and intercultural skills and prepares them optimally for the challenges of a globalised working environment.

Academically reflective debate
Students are enabled to engage in an independent and academically reflective dialogue with Hispanophone cultures, literatures and media. This ability is important in order to understand and analyse current issues of intercultural coexistence.
Following their bachelor’s and master courses, as well as the subsequent induction period, teachers take on a varied, complex and socially responsible role. They shape teaching and learning processes, support and encourage pupils in their personal development, and empower them to shape their own futures as mature and responsible citizens. Career prospects are generally positive, as the demand for qualified teachers is set to continue into the future. Key factors influencing future recruitment prospects include the type of school and subject combination chosen, regional demand, personal mobility and flexibility, as well as decisions and priorities in education policy. Assessments of recruitment prospects are available, for example, from the Ministry of Education of North Rhine-Westphalia. 
When choosing subjects, it is also important to take your own interests into account so that you can later teach the subjects you are interested in with enthusiasm. Furthermore, considering the age of the pupils in the respective types of school is helpful in making an informed decision. 

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 Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')) Spanish comprise 90 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.

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

Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model).

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.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Teacher Training Bachelor at Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')

Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.

As Minor Subject (2. Teaching Subject) you may choose Biology Chemistry Education as a School Subject English Studies: British and American Studies German Languages and Literatures History Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context Mathematics Philosophy Physics Social Sciences Sports Science Wirtschaft-Politik/Sozialwissenschaften
As Educational Sciences you have to combine Educational Sciences

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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
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