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German Language and Literature

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture
Languages

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Broad-based education with an interdisciplinary emphasis

The bachelor’s programme in German Language and Literature provides a varied and integrated academic grounding in the three subject disciplines of the German language, German medieval studies, and modern German-language literature. The distinctive features of this programme are its interdisciplinary character, as well as the wide range of elective options.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

If you are a keen reader, interested in language, literature and culture, and enjoy abstract thinking, then you are well suited to a study programme in German Language and Literature.

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About the study programme

German Language and Literature at the University of Graz

In this programme, you will study structure and usage in the German language, and will be introduced to a range of German-language literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. You will also explore communicative, textual, literary, and general cultural phenomena using various methods and theoretical approaches.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in German Language and Literature

The master’s programme in German Language and Literature builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and developing the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates of this bachelor’s programme frequently work in areas involving communication, language, texts, literature, and culture. Depending on any additional qualifications and practical experience during your degree programme, there are also career options in public and private sector organisations involved in cultural policy, management and communication; in the media (press, radio, TV, online media); libraries and archives; publishing and bookselling; corporate communications and public relations work; marketing; adult and continuing education; or as an editor, copywriter, publicist, author or communication coach.

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Note on Latin

During your bachelor’s studies you will need to show evidence of Latin language skills (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination). This is required to be able to take the courses "Medieval Text and Discourse Skills" and "Historiolinguistics I" in the 3rd semester.

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