English Studies - Dual-Subject Bachelor
The English and American Studies department in Osnabrück is characterized by the close integration of the sub-disciplines of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. Research and teaching focus in particular on the language, literature and culture of the English Renaissance, language in context, "Late Modern English", English-language literature for children and young people, American literature and culture, contemporary British culture and English vocabulary and its teaching.
In the Dual-Subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or combine a major subject with a minor subject. English Studies/English is offered as a core and minor subject. Please note the valid subject combinations.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs aimed towards teaching under English - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
The English and American Studies department in Osnabrück is characterized by the close integration of the sub-disciplines of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. Research and teaching focus in particular on the language, literature and culture of the English Renaissance (with an emphasis on Shakespeare), language in context, "Late Modern English", English-language literature for children and young people, American literature and culture (especially Visual Culture Studies and American Legal Culture), contemporary British culture and English vocabulary and its communication.
English graduates can work in adult education, journalism, press and public relations, documentation, cultural and educational management, associations and foundations, universities and international authorities. With the appropriate additional qualifications, interesting areas of work can also open up in the business world.
A subsequent specialist Master's degree also enables you to take on management and leadership roles in the above-mentioned professions and fields of activity.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with a Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs aiming for teaching under English - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
English Studies/English is offered as a core and minor subject as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program and must be combined with another subject. Here you will find an overview of the valid subject combinations.
During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with interdisciplinary professional skills development content. Depending on whether you are aiming for a Master's degree in teaching, a specialist Master's degree or immediate employment after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.
Core subject - 63 Credit Point (CP)
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| 1 | ANG-B1 Basics of English Literature and Culture - 7 CP | ANG-B2_v1 Basics of English Linguistics - 4 CP | ANG-B3 Integrated English Language Practice - 6 CP | Further study components: 2nd core subject - 63 CP Professional skills development area / core curriculum for teacher education (KCL) - 26/28 CP1 Internships - 16/14 CP1 | |||
| 2 | ANG-V2_v1 Advanced English Linguistics - 8 CP | ANG-V4 Advanced English Language - 8 CP | ANG-FWBB-1 Elective area* 7 CP | ||||
| 3 | ANG-V1_v1 Advanced Literary and Cultural Studies - 8 CP | ANG-V3 Advanced Literary and Cultural History - 4 CP | |||||
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| 5 | ANG-I Integration of Linguistics, Literary and Cultural Studies - 8 CP | ANG-ALS Applied Language Studies - 3 LP | |||||
| 6 | Bachelor's thesis - 12 CP The Bachelor's thesis can be written in the 1st or 2nd core subject. | ||||||
* For the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium), it is recommended to choose the course "Introduction to Subject Didactics" (3 CP). The (remaining) courses can be completed in the 1st - 6th semester and chosen from the entire range of courses offered in English Studies/English (B modules excluded).
1 The contents and the number of points depend on the study objective (details in the course-specific examination regulations).
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General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
You must provide proof of sufficient language skills in English with your application.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's Degree Programs (two Subjects) - open admission.
Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not stipulate a compulsory stay abroad. Nevertheless, students should take advantage of the opportunity to spend a period of study at a foreign partner university as part of an exchange program. Please consult the website of the International Office for details. Students who are aiming for a Master's degree in a Master's degree program in which the Institute of English/American Studies is involved must provide evidence of a three-month study-related stay abroad in an English-speaking country when registering for the final Master's examination.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
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If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.