Comparative Studies - Comparative Literature and Cultural Studiesfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
August 2026 (EU)
August 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Cultural Studies
  • Comparative Literary Studies
  • Comparative Linguistics

Focus

Literary Studies, Cultural Studies

Annotation

The Bachelor's programme Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies offers an introduction to the methods and subjects of general and comparative literary studies. Key texts of European and international literatures and the worldwide networking of literary texts, their different reception histories and interactions with other arts and media are dealt with. In the process, various systematic approaches to dealing with texts, media and their diverse cultural contexts are acquired. Reading courses, optional language courses, an internship module or semester abroad and specialisation areas also open up your own design options.

Information and courses for prospective students can be found at: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/askjustus

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbau

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    as per letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German