German as a Second Language and Multilingualism Subject (Primary Schools)
FsB vom 01.04.2026, gültig ab Wintersemester 2026/27
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Bachelor
6 semesters
Winter semester & summer semester
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In the Bachelor of Arts degree programme ‘German as a Second Language and Multilingualism’ (DaZuM), students examine both topics from a linguistic, acquisitional, diagnostic and teaching perspective.
The programme places particular emphasis on multilingualism in everyday life and at school as well as on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Bielefeld University also offers students the opportunity to study ‘German as a Second Language and Multilingualism’ within the degree programme in primary school teaching either with or without integrated special education.
The central goal of the DaZuM Bachelor of Arts programme is to give students the skills they need to support all pupils in their overall language competence, so that it forms a bridge to further educational success.
The DaZuM Bachelor of Arts degree programme is for students with above-average skills in both communication and linguistic analysis, who are open, appreciative and empathetic towards other people, and who have an interest in teaching language subjects. Diverse experiences with multilingualism and/or multiculturalism are also an asset that students will be able to effectively incorporate into their studies.
The courses
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
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
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Subject (Primary Schools) German as a Second Language and Multilingualism comprise 40 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.
Access requirements
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
Application, admission and enrolment
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.
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To the application portal
Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model) and therefore necessarily requires an application for a study place.
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.
Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies with the courses offered
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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 - academic
- "technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.
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Bachelor
6 semesters
Winter semester & summer semester
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