Bachelor of Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature, Philosophy
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Part-time distance learning
The ongoing transformation from an industrial to a knowledge society means that culture is playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives. Cultural scientists help to make this accessible to the general public. Study cultural studies with a focus on history, literature and philosophy at the FernUniversität in Hagen and expand your career prospects!
Bachelor of Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature, Philosophy: Course Content
How are and how were societies organized? How are they changing? What ideas are conveyed in literary, philosophical and historical works? These and many other questions are addressed by cultural studies, an academic discipline that combines aspects of various humanities subjects.
The bachelor’s degree program in Cultural Studies comprises three specializations: history, literature and philosophy, from which you choose a major and a minor according to your interests. In addition to content-related knowledge, you will learn the basics of academic work and acquire the ability to grasp and question complex thematic issues and contexts in the field of cultural history and the history of ideas and place them in an academic context. A bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature and Philosophy prepares you for academic work, for example in a subsequent master’s degree as well as for work in public and private institutions.
Student testimonial on the Bachelor of Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature, Philosophy
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“Studying while working in a full-time job was only possible at the FernUni. I never wanted to stop working.”
Julia Marre, Bachelor in Cultural StudiesLearn more
Career prospects for graduates with a Bachelor of Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature, Philosophy
A bachelor of arts in Cultural Studies opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates with both public and private employers.
These include:
- Publishers, press, radio, television
- Museums, libraries and archives
- Academies and further education institutions
- Associations, churches, parties, trade unions
Of course, a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature and Philosophy also opens the door to research and teaching. The next step would be a master’s degree, after which a doctorate is also possible.
Profile of the bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 6 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 180 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €2,200 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: At the FernUniversität in Hagen you study at your own pace – to suit your particular needs.
- Recognized degree: Providing practical, job-relevant degrees with a high academic quality – this has been the FernUniversität’s mission for around 50 years now.
- Good support: The faculties at the FernUniversität in Hagen are particularly committed to providing students with intensive support during their studies.
- Good-value further education: Full transparency regarding fees means that you do not have to worry about any hidden costs when studying at the FernUni in Hagen.
- Location-independent & plannable: The FernUniversität in Hagen provides you with learning materials from by post or online via digital learning tools. Events with compulsory attendance are announced well in advance and thanks to the FernUni in Hagen’s 13 German and 7 foreign campus locations are easily accessible for all students.
Want to know more?
Would you like to find out more about the bachelor’s degree program in Cultural Studies with a focus on History, Literature and Philosophy as a part-time distance learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Here you will find further information on the structure of the course, the specific course content and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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Whether with or without a high school diploma, students at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s only state-run distance learning university, have the opportunity to complete a recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree or receive a certificate that documents their having achieved certain educational goals. The flexible organization makes it possible for you to adapt the duration and content of studies to meet your individual requirements. This makes the FernUni in Hagen ideal for the following groups of people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
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- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. They will also provide you with further information about the organization of your distance learning course.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the bachelor’s degree program in Cultural Studies, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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