B.A. British Studies

First Major Subject (B.A.-Fach)

Graduates have a sound knowledge of the cultures, literatures and history of Great Britain and Ireland. they have in-depth content-related and theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in selected areas of English/ British Studies (including Postcolonial Studies) in their entire historical scope, cultural diversity and medial and material variety. They are able to apply this knowledge to the analysis and interpretation of different forms of cultural expression and their cultural and historical contexts. In particular, they are able to work on a more extensive topic of British literature and/ or cultural studies as part of their B.A. thesis and present it adequately in English.

Graduates possess active and passive language skills at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are proficient in techniques of oral and written presentation in English.

Second Major Subject

Graduates have a basic knowledge of the cultures, literatures and history of Great Britain and Ireland. They are able to apply cultural studies theories and methods to the analysis of various types of texts, materials and media, and have content-related and theoretical knowledge as well as sound methodological skills in key areas of English/ British Studies (including Postcolonial Studies).

Graduates have active and passive language skills at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are familiar with techniques of oral and written presentation in English.

Minor Subject

Graduates have an overview of the cultures, literatures and history of Great Britain. They are able to apply theories and methods of literary and cultural studies to the analysis and interpretation of different types of texts, materials and media, and they have English language skills at level C1 (receptive) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

General information on our B.A. programmes including information about the programme structure, ECTS, foreign language skills, the Pronunciation Exam (Ausspracheprüfung), the Bachelor's thesis etc. is found here.

There is a number of compulsory classes that you have to take in your studies. These classes vary depending on your study programme. Which compulsory courses you have to attend is precisely stated in the module descriptions for your study programme.

To view all compulsory courses of the B.A. British Studies on one page, please have a look at these overview tables:

• Beginning of studies in or after summer semester 2026: B.A. British Studies
• Beginning of studies in or after summer semester 2025: B.A. British Studies (changes to the core module cultural studies M14)
• Beginning of studies in or after winter semester 2022/23: B.A. British Studies (changes to the core module linguistics M12)
• Beginning of studies in or after summer semester 2020: B.A. British Studies (changes to the core module linguistics M12)
• Beginning of studies in or after winter semester 12/13: B.A. British Studies

These overview have been compiled with great care; however, only the original text of the examination regulations is legally binding. A thorough read of the examination regulations is highly recommended in the interest of a well-organized course of studies.

Supervision

In British Studies your B.A. thesis may be supervised by:

• Prof. Dr. Anne-Julia Zwierlein, or
• Prof. Dr. Jochen Petzold, or
• Prof. Dr. Benjamin Kohlmann

Please visit the professors' homepages to see their particular research interests. This will help you decide who is the best choice for the topic you have in mind. Coordinate a meeting with the respective professor and present them your ideas for your thesis.

Key Facts

Your B.A. thesis should demonstrate that you have understood the basics of academic work in your subject area and can apply them independently to a particular topic. The topic must be discussed with your supervisor.

Once you have registered your B.A. thesis at the Examination Office (Prüfungsamt), you will have two months to work on your topic. The Examination Office will send you a letter with the precise dates and deadlines.

Detailed information on your B.A. Thesis is found here.

When and how to register your B.A. Thesis

You can register your B.A. thesis at the Examination Office at any time (no exact dates) as long as you have at least 150 CP from completed modules.

Detailed information on the registration of your B.A. thesis can be found here.