German Languages and Literatures Major Subject (Academic)

Contents of the subject German Languages and Literatures

Interdisciplinary Education The Bachelor’s program in German Studies combines linguistic and literary approaches, enabling a comprehensive analysis of language and literature. This interdisciplinary perspective fosters a deep understanding of the functions and structures of the German language.

Research-Oriented Skills
Students learn to apply scholarly methods to explore the meanings and connections within literary and linguistic texts. These skills are of great importance not only for the program itself but also for future professional careers.

Media Studies Approaches
An introduction to media studies methods and theories complements the German Studies curriculum. This enables students to engage with contemporary media and their influence on the German language and literature.

Engaging Teaching Methods
The program emphasizes a vibrant culture of discussion and encourages active student participation. This strengthens communication and argumentation skills that are valuable in many professional fields.

Diverse Career Paths
The program’s broad thematic scope prepares students for various career paths by equipping them with comprehensive knowledge in the analysis of language and literature, which is in high demand in many professions.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Culture and Media Management: Graduates can pursue careers in cultural and media organizations, where they are responsible for planning and executing events as well as developing the content for media productions.

Publishing: A career in publishing is also an option, particularly in editorial and proofreading roles, where professionals oversee texts and support the publication of books and other media products.

Public Communication: The skills acquired qualify graduates for roles in public communication, such as in PR agencies or in the public relations departments of companies and organizations.

Research and academia: Graduates have the opportunity to work in research, for example at universities or research institutes, where they can conduct their own projects and contribute to academic discourse.

Social and cultural institutions: Positions in social and cultural institutions also offer career prospects, where graduates can develop and implement programs to promote literature and language.

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.

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 (Academic) German Languages and Literatures 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.

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