Seminar für Englische Philologie

Six Info Tiles on Studying at BA Level: English/English: Language, Literatures and Cultures

You are thinking about enrolling in our BA programme for studying English (for teaching) or English: Language, Literatures and Cultures (for those not interested in teaching)? Would you like to know more? Of course – there is a lot to say about our subject ... The six tiles on this page provide a good overview: just click on them and read. Feel free to ask if you would like to know more!

What can I do with it later?
Job Options

    I can become ...
  • a teacher of English at a secondary or vocational school.
  • train AI applications.
  • work with a publisher, a literary museum or a literary festival.
  • do press and public relation management.
  • manage sciences at a university.
  • do guided tours in an English-language area.
  • work with a NGO or with refugees.
  • You want more options? Click here!
  • You would like some insights? Click here!

What do I need to study?
Study requirements

    I need ...
  • good English language skills and a corresponding certificate;
  • to be happy to read and discuss what I have read with others;
  • enjoy reading, speaking, writing English (or American) and an interest in engaging with English-language cultures and countries;
  • ... and enjoy learning!

What do I need to know?
Key facts in brief

  • Subject combinations: Students of English must have a second subject - you cannot do English only. Possible subject combinations can be found here.
  • Starting your studies: in winter semester (from Oct)
  • Expected study time: 6 semesters / 3 years
  • Workload: 180 credit points in total, 66 of which for English (69 credits for future teachers)
  • Going abroad: must-have for future teachers but helpful for students in all profiles
  • Proof of English: must-have for all students!
  • Ten good reasons for studying with us can be found here.

What do I study, exactly?
Study content areas

    Something for everyone! Our divisions offer courses on ...
  • speaking, writing and reading correct English;
  • British, Anglophone, North American literature and culture;
  • the history and development of English - where does it come from?
  • on the structure of English - how does English work and why?
  • on how to teach English (TEFL) - for future teachers;
  • living in the UK, in the U.S. and Ireland;
  • on book studies and literary and cultural management.

What can I do afterwards?
Follow-up options

I'd like to know ...!
Contact options for more info

We love answering questions!
Please contact:
Dr. Frauke Reitemeier
eMail: frauke.reitemeier@phil.uni-goettingen.de
Phone: +49 551 39 275 62
Room: SEP 0.245 (Lageplan)

If you are looking for more written information on studying at BA level, explore this website: click here.