English and American Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Major subject)

Prerequisite for admission: school-leaving qualification permitting university admission (Abitur) or a qualification recognised as equivalent.

Relevant prior knowledge for study success:
Relevant knowledge of English from a German Abitur school-leaving qualification (grade: advanced course – 10, basic course – 13 points or higher); language proficiency level B2.

The three years of study are divided into three phases, which become progressively more academically challenging. In the first year of study, basic knowledge in the areas of linguistics, cultural and literary studies is taught, relating to different regions and epochs of the English-speaking world. At the same time, your language skills are deepened and improved. During your studies, you will gain basic information technology skills. Aside from word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and online research you will learn to use subject-specific software (e.g. databases, statistics and editing software). Digital learning platforms.

The second study phase expands the already acquired knowledge in more freely selectable seminars. In addition, special courses focus on research competence and the writing of academic papers. At the same time, language skills classes concentrate on writing and presentation techniques.

In the final study phase, students may choose the topics of their seminars and write papers in their own fields of interest. Topics may refer to literature, film, painting, new media, varieties of English or empirical language research. The program in English as a major is concluded by an academic thesis, which is supervised by a professor or assistant professor.

A semester abroad is not compulsory, but is strongly recommended and supported by numerous partner universities of our institute.

More information

Culture management, publishing, media related jobs, advertising, public relations, event management, corporate communication, software engineering (language technology, computer games) or content management in traditional and electronic media are some of the vocational prospects opened up by a Bachelor degree in English and American Studies. In the major subject, a job-related module is offered, which supports students in their attempt to pinpoint individual competences and put professional plans into more concrete terms.

Further information: https://www.anglistik.hhu.de/studium/moeglichkeiten-nach-dem-studium