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Course: German-Italian studies / Studi Italo-Tedeschi B.A.

  • Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

German-Italian studies / Studi Italo-Tedeschi (DIS / SIT) is an undergraduate degree program with an integrated year abroad and internship abroad. They have been offered jointly by the Universities of Regensburg and Trieste since the 2005/06 winter semester.

The German-italian studies are part of the international study programme "Intercultural european studies" of the Institute of Romance Languages and Literature at the University of Regensburg. They differ significantly in their conception from traditional Bachelor's and teacher training programmes and combine foreign language training with cultural studies theory and methodology, knowledge of cultural regions, experience abroad and professional practice.

Thanks to their interdisciplinary approach, German-italian studies offer a broad insight into the Italian language, literature and culture as well as intercultural communication. The option to specialise in a particular field improves the ability to connect to a specialised Master's degree programme.

Homepage - B.A. German-Italian Studies (DIS) (German version)

The most important facts at a glance

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) ,
Single-Subject Bachelor, Double Degree
Type of study
full time
Standard study period / ECTS
6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Admission
Open admission
Start of studies
winter semester
Language of tuition
German, Other

Program Profile

Is this the right program for me?

The study programme is aimed at applicants with an interest in the Italian and French or Spanish language, literature and culture who would like to work outside of school ("classical" teaching professions) as well as outside of purely business-related areas of companies (controlling, sales), but rather as a mediator between German and Italian culture for an international company, a cultural institution or a public institution in Germany, Italy, France or Spain.

What makes this program special?

The advantages at a glance

  • international, interdisciplinary degree programme
  • binational Programme (with international option)
  • integrated stay abroad (with international option)
  • integrated internship abroad in international companies and organisations
  • near-native knowledge of the Italian language (CEFR C2)
  • Knowledge of at least one other romance language at an advanced level
  • Combination of language practice and intercultural competence
  • individual specialisation within the scope of the specialisation modules
  • intercultural training

What can I do with this degree?

Our graduates work

  • in cross-border project work in the cultural or social field,
  • in European policy consulting and in the environment of the EU institutions,
  • in event and science management,
  • in journalism and the media or
  • in the sales or marketing departments of international, export-orientated companies.

Regensburg as a study city

Why is studying in Regensburg worthwhile?

Structure of the Program

Program Structure

In the Binational Program B.A. programme, interdisciplinarity is achieved through predetermined subject combinations with a predetermined period of study at a foreign university.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) information brochure (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) (p. 11)provides an in-depth insight into the Bachelor's degree programme in the humanities .

An Internship is integrated.

Requirements

Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedureno
Pre-registration procedureno
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Testno
Placement Testno
Subject-Specific Language Requirementsyes
German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualificationyes
Other Requirementsno

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

Subject-Specific Language Requirements

It is not advisable to start the German-spanish studies programme without sufficient language skills in Italian (CEFR B1.2) and French or Spanish (CEFR B1.2)! Prospective students are recommended to make up for any lack of knowledge before the start of studies by taking language courses during the summer holidays or by spending time abroad in Italy and/or France, or by taking foreign language courses at the Center for Language and Communication(ZSK (external link, opens in a new window)) before the start of studies.

In order to ensure that prospective students have a sufficient level of Italian, French or Spanish, we strongly recommend that they take part in the language placement tests.

If the level in both languages deviates significantly from the CEFR B1.1 standard, we advise against studying German-italian studies.

Further information can be found on the degree program's homepage:

Admission requirements and enrolment - DIS (German version)

Other Requirements

Admission to the German-italian studies degree program is not restricted. The degree program is No Admission Restrictions, i.e. there is no predetermined number of study places that are allocated solely on the basis of A-level grades. However, our Italian partner university only offers 8 study places, which is why a selection of applicants for the year abroad must be made after the first year of study. Further information can be found in the Examination Regulations.

Academic Advising

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

Course-related information and advice

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.

General Student Advisory Service

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