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Leibniz Universität Hannover
Bachelor German Social Sciences

German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs EducationGerman Studies in Special Needs Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

German Studies is offered as a second subject (or supplementary teaching subject) within the bachelor's programme Special Needs Education. As first subject Special Needs Education is studied. The first two semesters are reserved for the contents of the first subject. The courses of the second subject will be added by the third semester. The Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education enables students to choose whether they wish to focus on school-based or non-school-based activities. Students who choose the school-based focus may select German Studies as their second subject. German Studies as a second subject involves introductory modules from the areas of literary studies, linguistics and German teaching, totalling 30 credit points. The modules provide an introduction to key working techniques and an initial overview of the methods, topics and theories of the subject. Course content includes introduction to genre-specific textual analysis, language teaching, literature teaching, morphology, overview of periods of literary history, phonetics and phonology, semantics and pragmatics, syntax, and working techniques in literary studies.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education at Leibniz Universität Hannover

Is German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education at Leibniz Universität Hannover taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education at Leibniz Universität Hannover? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying German Studies as subject in the Bachelor's degree programme in Special Needs Education? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Leibniz Universität Hannover — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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