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English and American Studies University of Kassel

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Kassel

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • English Studies
  • American Studies

Annotation

Combined Bachelor’s degree with choice of minor subject. See the link on the degree course page for the list of optional minor subjects.

In a globally oriented world of work, it is becoming increasingly important to be familiar with the English language. However, the Bachelor's degree course "English and American Studies" focuses not only on the sovereign handling of the language, but also on the examination of the culture, literature and history of Great Britain and/or America.

The degree course in English/American Studies covers regional and cultural studies as well as linguistics and literary studies. Language practice is just as important, which is why the courses are generally held in English, which requires very good language skills. A semester abroad in an English-speaking country is required. In addition, the course is combined with a minor subject.

Anyone who speaks English with pleasure and is also interested in other cultures will have the best conditions for their degree course. Communication skills and a disciplined will to learn are also in demand. Admission to the degree course is not possible without proof of language proficiency - for example, the certificate of an internationally recognised language examination. Language certificates are also required for the minor subjects French or Spanish.

Part-time study is quite possible due to the course of study in this degree programme. Upon request, you can register for part-time studies in accordance with Section 19 (2) Hesse Higher Education Act (HessHG). The specific provisions for part-time studies will then apply. Counselling by the subject-specific student advice service is recommended.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

For this degree course you need one of the following academic degrees:

General higher education entrance qualification
Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
Professional qualification (study without a school leaving certificate giving right of entry to higher education)

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: The lecture period refers to the course times and therefore only includes the weeks in which lectures, seminars, etc., actually take place. The winter semester always begins on 1 October and ends on 31 March. For detailed information, please see the following website https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/studium/im-studium/semester-und-lehrveranstaltungszeiten

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2024
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2023

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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