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Germanic Linguistics ? Combined degree course History and Cultural Studies University of Giessen

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • German Studies
  • General Linguistic Science

Annotation

The History and Cultural Studies degree course is characterised by its wide range of subjects, with a total of 15 different majors and many other minors to choose from. This results in very diverse combinations of subjects and, consequently, an individual study profile. The content varies considerably depending on the subjects selected. Historiography gives you an insight into historical events in all epochs, the Classical Philology subjects explore the language and culture of European antiquity, and the subject of Art Education focuses on the teaching, analysis and exploration of artistic works.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

For many subjects in the degree course History and Cultural Studies, you must meet certain language requirements. Detailed information can be found in Appendix 3: Admission Requirements of the Special Regulations: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/mug/7/findex35.html/7_35_04_01_GuK

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten

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

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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