BA/BS in Germanistik

The Bachelor programme in German Studies at Bielefeld University can be taken in several forms: as a major or minor subject, as a teacher-training route for future German teachers, or as an academic discipline-focused variant. The page sets out which option suits which goal. The course covers German language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Students can consult sample study plans and checklists, subject-specific regulations, guidance on academic writing and information on the use of AI in study and teaching. The page also introduces professional fields and lists the contacts students can approach before and during their studies. Example papers include essays and linguistic, literary and didactic theses. The page also explains how the subject fits into the Bachelor structure and where the variants differ in their requirements.