German Studies (Bachelor)

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At Hessen International University’s German Studies program, students engage in translating Middle High German texts, reinterpreting classics from literary history, and analyzing digital messages on social media through a linguistic lens. The bachelor’s program offers a diverse range of learning experiences that hold practical significance. Initially, students gain foundational knowledge in linguistics, literature, media studies, along with vital proficiencies in communication and research methodologies.

Subsequently, the program introduces an elective component, allowing students to specialize within their chosen professional domains. This Bachelor of Arts program in German Studies caters to individuals who possess not only resilience but also a passion for reading, effective communication, and a distinct fascination with language. The curriculum revolves around the exploration and analysis of language usage, nurturing personal expressive abilities.

Moreover, scholars of German Studies at Hessen International University embrace interdisciplinary perspectives, collaborating with insights from adjacent fields such as philosophy, history, psychology, pedagogy, neuroscience, and gender studies. This approach encourages thinking beyond traditional boundaries and integrating diverse scholarly findings into their work.

At a glance

  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
  • Start: Winter semester
  • Duration/Scope: 6 semesters
  • Language of instruction: German
  • Combination Bachelor
  • Admission restriction (NC): No

Special Features:

  • 8 weeks internship at home or abroad or 8 weeks study abroad.
  • Proof of language skills at level B1 (CEFR) in a second foreign language up to the in-depth modules

Access requirement

  • General university entrance qualification
  • Advanced technical college entrance qualification
  • Professional qualification (study without Abitur)

Combination Bachelor

At Hessen International University, we offer a unique “Combination Bachelor” program that allows you to specialize in “German Studies” as your major subject, while also delving into a chosen minor subject of your preference. This innovative approach to education enables you to tailor your academic journey according to your interests and aspirations.

Possible minors:

  • English and American Studies
  • Protestant Religion
  • French (language certificate)
  • History
  • Catholic Religion
  • Fine Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Spanish (language certificate)
  • Statistics
  • Economics

Language certificate

For this degree program, you must have language skills at the B1 level in

  • Latin,
  • Ancient Greek or
  • a modern foreign language must be proven.

Without proof, admission to the study program is not possible.

Information on the language requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

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