English and Amercian Studies (certificate programme)

The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.

Orientation Phase (First Year)

• Fundamentals of English Linguistics
• Fundamentals of English and American Literature
• General Language Practice and Cultural Studies

Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)

• deepen and apply knowledge of the English language, literature and culture

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Examinations regulations minor subject English and American Studies

Internships during studies

• berufsfeldorientierende interdisziplinäre Praktikum
• optional: berufsorientierende Praktikum

Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:

• two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor's program

Relevance for teacher training

If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject English at the following schools:

• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Special Needs Pedagogy
• Vocational schools

Studying with Abitur

• general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education

General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Beginning of Studies:

• Before beginning their studies, all students (major or minor subject) need to take the Oxford Placement Test (OPT) during the introductory days. Without a test result, students cannot attend any classes! Only English native speakers are exempt. In the OPT, students need to reach 66 points. If the result is lower, the test can be re-taken in January.

End of First Year:

• Before entering the Q phase, students need to prove their language proficiency at B2 level. The B2 examination counts as the module grade for all language practice classes of the O phase. Without the B2-test the continuation of the BA course is not possible!

BA Degree:

• By the end of the BA course, students need to prove their language proficiency at C1 level. The C1 examination counts as the module grade for all language practice classes of the Q phase. Without the C1-test graduation is not possible!
• in another modern foreign language at language level B1 (main course only)

All language proficiency tests are carried out by the languages centre. The recognition of external certificates (IELTS, CAE, TOEFL) can be requested.

Proficiency Levels Explained

At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.