Course: Comparative european ethnology B.A.
- Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Degree programs in the humanities leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) often involve a combination of several subjects in which various academic skills are acquired.
The following combinations are possible:
- Bachelor's subject with a second major subject or
- Bachelor's subject with two Minor Subjects.
In the combinatorial B.A. degree program, you can study comparative european ethnology as a Bachelor's subject, second major or minor subject. The subject deals with cultural phenomena of everyday life in Europe - with questions such as:
- How do people live?
- What values, traditions and social practices characterise their everyday lives - past and present?
You will learn to research such topics using cultural studies methods, work in a team and communicate your findings in a well-founded and understandable way.
A central focus is on comparing everyday cultures in Europe. You will learn to categorise cultural phenomena in their historical and societal context, understand their significance and reflect critically on them. At the same time, you will develop the ability to analyse cultural and social developments and contribute constructively to finding solutions.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
The B.A. sub-degree programme in Comparative Cultural Studies is aimed at prospective students who are interested in people, culture and society and are curious about how cultural differences and similarities shape the way we live together. The degree programme provides an in-depth understanding of comparative european ethnology and its research interest: the study of cultural phenomena of everyday life in Europe and their significance for societies in transition.
You will acquire the skills to understand cultural phenomena in their historical and social contexts, to analyse their significance and to play a constructive role in cultural and social developments.
Is this the right program for me?
If you enjoy observing, analysing and reflecting and like to deal with questions of everyday life, history and social dynamics, then studying comparative european ethnology is the right course for you.
You should be interested in interdisciplinary thinking - in combining history, ethnology, sociology and media culture. Openness to different perspectives and a desire for academic work are just as important as the willingness to critically question your own points of view.
What should I bring with me?
- An interest in understanding how people live, think and act
- Enjoy discovering and questioning cultural patterns and everyday worlds
- Openness to new perspectives and a desire for interdisciplinary work
- Curiosity about media culture, digital developments and society trends
- Motivation to present complex topics in an understandable way and contribute your own ideas
What makes this program special?
If you are curious about how people organise their everyday lives and which cultural patterns shape our coexistence, comparative european ethnology in Regensburg will give you exciting insights into the diversity of European living environments.
- Everyday cultures take centre stage
The degree program focuses on how people live in Europe, which traditions and social practices shape their everyday lives and how these change over time. This focus makes the subject particularly vivid and true-to-life. - Regional examples - European perspectives
The Upper Palatinate and Eastern Bavaria offer many concrete starting points for cultural studies. At the same time, the programme deliberately looks beyond the region and compares everyday European cultures. - Flexible combination options
In the combinatorial B.A. programme, you can study comparative european ethnology as a Bachelor's subject, second major or minor subject. This allows you to combine the subject with other disciplines such as history, media studies, media informatics or political science. - Interdisciplinary and method-orientated
The degree programme combines approaches from ethnology, sociology, history and media culture research. You will learn to analyse cultural phenomena using qualitative methods, to critically reflect on them and to present them in a scientifically sound manner. - Practical insights
Excursions, projects and collaborations with regional cultural institutions provide insights into possible professional fields and show how cultural studies perspectives can be applied in practice.
What can I do with this degree?
Studying comparative european ethnology gives you a broad understanding of how people live, act and communicate - and it is precisely this knowledge that is needed in many professional fields. Typical fields of activity are where cultural contexts are explained, communicated or organised.
Possible career prospects
- Culture and education
Work in museums, cultural offices, archives, foundations, cultural projects or in cultural education. - Project and event management
Planning and realisation of cultural events, festivals, exhibitions or regional cultural initiatives. - Research and science
Collaboration in research projects, scientific assistance, documentation and analysis of cultural developments. - Social and society sectors
Activities in NGOs, integration work, neighbourhood work, community projects or institutions that promote social participation. - Tourism and regional development
Work in tourism organisations, regional marketing, visitor centres or projects to promote regional culture. - Media and communication
Editing, public relations, social media, content creation, communication and cultural journalism.
Practical insights into professional fields
At regular intervals, the Chair of Comparative European Ethnology offers information events on the topic of "Study and Career" together with regional and national partners from the cultural and labour market sectors.
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
On the combined Bachelor's degree programme in Humanities (B.A.), you will study two or three subjects at the same time. The degree program can be combined from a wide range of subjects. You can either choose a second major subject (60 ECTS) or two Minor Subjects (30 ECTS each) in addition to the Bachelor's subject (90 ECTS).
The degree programme also includes a final thesis (10 ECTS) and a free elective courses in (20 ECTS). The total workload corresponds to that of a single-subject degree program.
The subjects involved in the combined Bachelor's programme can be found in the list of BA combined subjects (German version).
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) information brochure (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) provides an in-depth insight into the Bachelor's degree programme in the humanities .
Voluntary internships often complement the degree programme in order to explore different professional fields as well as to acquire practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge.
Further information on the degree programme (German version)
Module Overview
The module descriptions, which set out which courses and study and examination achievements are to be completed as part of the modules, can be found under this link:
The examination and study regulations for the combinatorial Bachelor of Arts form the legal framework for your degree programme:
Sample Timetable
Here you will find exemplary Study Plans for the B.A. sub-degree programme in Comparative European Ethnology:
Timetable
In the combinatorial B.A. programme, you can design your course of study flexibly according to your interests. By choosing your other subjects and selecting specific courses, you can create your own individual Timetable for each semester.
At the start of your studies, the comparative european ethnology team will support you in planning your first semester and accompany you in the Introductory Events for New Students. Further information and practical tips can be found here:
Internship
In the constrained elective module Fields of work in comparative european ethnology, you have the opportunity to complete a voluntary internship. It offers you the chance to gain initial insights into professional fields of activity and to test theoretical content in practice. The Internship is supported by an accompanying seminar in which you can reflect on your experiences and exchange ideas with other students.
Internationalization
Today, society developments, media practices, everyday cultures and social dynamics rarely emerge in isolation - they are shaped by exchange, migration, digitalisation and transnational interdependencies. This perspective shapes the entire course of comparative european ethnology: you will work with examples from different regions of the world, compare cultural patterns and analyse global transformation processes.
The constrained elective module International Cultural Competence (min. 8 ECTS) deepens this focus and enables you to incorporate international academic achievements - for example from a semester abroad - into your degree programme and give your profile a targeted global orientation.
Excursion
One-day and multi-day excursions are an integral part of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. They extend your learning beyond the seminar room and take you directly into the social and cultural spaces that you are studying.
Further information on our excursions can be found on our website.
Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | no |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | no |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
For binding information and the latest updates, please refer to the summary (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) provided by the Registrar's Office or the applicable examination regulations.
Details Requirements
Admission for internationals
If you obtained your higher education entrance qualification abroad, proof of German language proficiency in accordance with the German Language Test for University Entrance Qualification (DSH-2) or equivalent is required.
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject requirements and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study and admission to the course of study and successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.