Languages, Cultures, Communication – Sprachen, Kulturen, Kommunikation (BA) - International Programmes

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Languages, Cultures, Communication – Sprachen, Kulturen, Kommunikation (BA) Languages, Cultures, Communication (BA)

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz • Germersheim

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Course location

Germersheim

Teaching language

German
English
French
Italian
Russian
Spanish
Other teaching language

Languages

German (70%), English, and other languages (30%)

Full-time / part-time

full-time

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Winter and summer semester

Application periods

The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
1 December - 1 March

The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
1 June - 1 September

More information on application periods

Please find more details on this website.

Joint degree / double degree programme

Description/content

Two or more languages and regions
Multilingual communication – spoken, written, digital
Multi-faceted approach tackling the major issues of our time such as migration, digitalisation, climate change
Interdisciplinary perspectives on translation, transculturality, and multilingualism
Orientation in the professional field
Extensive semi-elective options (e.g. studying abroad, internship, introduction to interpreting and translation, memory studies)
International students have to choose German as their first language of study.

Current information

https://fb06.uni-mainz.de/#aktuelles

Course organisation

More information in the "Modulhandbuch" (module descriptions):
https://fb06.uni-mainz.de/uebersetzen-dolmetschen-studieren/#strong-bachelor-sprachen-kulturen-kommunikation-strong-strongab-wintersemester-2025-26-strong

A Diploma supplement will be issued

Yes

International elements

Language training provided
Training in intercultural skills
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
International guest lecturers
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Opportunities for students to work abroad
Specialist literature in other languages
Courses are led with foreign partners
International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Content-related regional focus

Description of other international elements

One of the largest and most prestigious training institutions for translation and interpreting in the world
unique variety of languages: 12 languages of study: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German (as a foreign language), Italian, Modern Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

A stay abroad may be used to fulfil the required semi-elective module.

Integrated internships

An internship may be used to fulfil the required semi-elective module.

Special promotion / funding of the programme

ERASMUS+
DFG (e.g. Research Training Groups)

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

Yes

Tuition fees per semester: None
Semester contribution: 371.80 EUR, including ticket for nationwide use of local public transport
Funding opportunities within the university: No

Academic admission requirements

General university entrance qualification ("Hochschulzugangsberechtigung", HZB) or certificate of recognition for foreign diplomas

German language skills

B2 required, proof via placement test/interview

English language skills

B1 required, proof via placement test/interview

Additional language skills

At least a B1 level to study French

No prior knowledge of the other languages is required when studying these other languages in combination with German.

Application periods