Degree Profile
Course Offerings
In the subsidiary course of Romance Studies, you will be trained in French or Spanish and acquire basic knowledge of another Romance language.
The course of study comprises the following four areas:
Literary Studies
- In the field of literary studies, you will study Romance literature with a view to important cultural, political and socio-economic contexts.
Linguistics
- In linguistics, you will learn the structures and functions of Romance languages.
Language practice
- In the language practice section you will consolidate the written and oral use of the language.
Culture and regional studies
- In Cultural and Regional Studies you will acquire knowledge of geographical, historical, political, social, economic and cultural issues concerning France or Spain and the francophone or hispanophone countries.
Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates are active in these professional fields:
- teaching French at primary, secondary and vocational schools (provided that a Master's degree related to teaching profession has been completed),
- in intercultural communication,
- in foreign language teaching,
- in translation activities,
- in public relations,
- in publishing and media companies,
- in tourism.
We study Romance Studies (in German)
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Romance Studies in Detail
Structure of the study 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.
In the first semester, students choose one of the two specializations: French or Spanish. Students who wish to study to become teachers must choose French.
Orientation Phase (First Year)
- Basics of the romanic cultures
- Basics of Romance literary studies
- Basics of Romance linguistics
- Lengua y cultura or Langue et culture
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Language system and use of language
- Theory and history of Romance literatures
- Lengua, cultura y civilización or Langue, culture et civilisation
Two-Subject-Bachelor
The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.
Possible combinations
At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's program. You may have to observe combination rules.
Combination rule:
- Romance studies can be combined with all fields of study except Literary studies.
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
www.was-studieren.info
Study abroad
A study stay of at least three months in a French- or Spanish-speaking country is strongly recommended, but at least a four-week language stay must be proven. The International Office is happy to assist in organizing the stay abroad.
Are you already familiar with the internationalisation programme of Erfurt Literary Studies?
The BA 6+1 programme offers Erfurt students of Literary Studies and Romance Studies the opportunity to think outside the box and get to know the university culture in another country.
more Infomation to the BA 6+1-Programm
Internships
Internships during studies
- Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
- Internship abroad in a franco- or hispanophone country possible
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor's program
Study teaching profession
Information about study teaching profession
Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt
Relevance for teacher training
If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject French at the following schools:
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Vocational schools
Studying to become a primary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject Primary and Elementary Education with the minor subject Romance Studies.
Download Flyer "Studying to become a primary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of major (relevant to the teaching profession) with minor subject Romance Studies
Download Flyer "Studying to become a secondary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a teacher for special needs pedagogy
- Combination of the major Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy with the minor Romance Studies
Download Flyer "Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy" (in German)
Studying to become a teacher for vocational schools
- Romance Studies as a general subject
Admissions qualification
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
Language requirements
Language requirements during studies
With the beginning of the studies:
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- Knowledge of French or Spanish at level A2 expected
These are determined by a compulsory placement test at the beginning of the winter semester. Students with less previous knowledge are offered intensive language courses.
Until the end of the course:
- Knowledge at level B2
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
No admission limitation (without nc)
Without admission limitation (without NC)
At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programmes
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master programme Literary Studies
Master of Education Primary Schools
Master of Education Secondary Schools
Open Day & Discovery Days
Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
Order or download information material
Would you like to hold the study program flyer in your hands? Then request our free information material without obligation. In a few days you will receive mail directly to your home.
You don't want to wait? Then download the flyer in the download center now.
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Application
The minor subject in Romance Studies is admission-free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you wish to combine Romance Studies with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15.
Enrol now for Romance Studies!
If you wish to combine Romance Studies with an admissions-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.
For international students
Want to study one semester or year at the University of Erfurt?
You come from abroad and are interested in studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Erfurt?
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Consulting & Service
Student advice and counselling
Student Council Romance Studies
Would you like to talk to students of Romance Studies? Write to them or follow them on Facebook and Instagram!
- fsrromanistik@uni-erfurt.de
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Facebook: FSR Romanistik
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Instagram: FSR Romanistik
Downloads
Flyer Welcome to the University of Erfurt (in English)
Flyer Course Offerings - Bachelor and Master Programs (in German)
What inspires me about my degree programme...
Elisa felt at home from day one and quickly made friends. She has combined German and Romance studies.
Exactly right! I studied that too.
Jan combined English & American Studies with Romance Studies and completed a Master of Education in Secondary Education. He now works as a secondary school teacher.
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