Program Overview

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Program Overview

The program "Sprachen, Geschichte und Kulturen des Nahen Ostens" (Languages, History, and Cultures of the Near East) is a Bachelor's degree program offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (minor subject)
• Restricted Admission: None
• Regular Duration of Studies: 6 semesters
• Is a Combination Subject Required?: Yes
• Application Deadline for 1st Semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program Start: Winter semester
• Language of Instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

Which Languages Must I Know?

Good English skills are expected, as a large part of the specialist literature is written in this language.

Which Other Subjects Can I Combine with My Main Subject?

• Main Subject: The program is combinable with all 6-semester BA minor subject programs with 60 credit points (ECTS points).
• Minor Subject: The program is combinable with all 6-semester BA main subject programs with 120 credit points (ECTS points).

Program Details

Which Topics Are Dealt with in the Program?

The program "Sprachen, Geschichte und Kulturen des Nahen Ostens" (Islam Studies) is a culturally oriented program with a solid language training in several cultural languages of Islam (Arabic, Persian, Turkish). It offers a broad overview of the cultures of the Islamic Middle East in history and the present. The three-year study program combines a thorough philological education with an introduction to methods of history, cultural, and social sciences.

Is Study Abroad Expected?

• Optional Time Abroad: You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure.
• General information and advice on studying abroad can be found, and some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.

Module Handbook and Exam Regulations

• The current versions of all examination regulations and module handbooks of the Faculty of Humanities can be found on the faculty's website.

Help with Choosing a Study Program

Is the Program Right for Me?

To help you decide whether Tübingen is right for you, there are contact points and information on studying in Germany available.

After Your Studies

Career Prospects

• Career Paths: Public relations, press, media, political consulting, integration area
• Advice and Internships: The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.

Postgraduate Programs

• A consecutive Master's program in Islam Studies/Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies with four semesters of regular study time is offered.

Doctorate Options

• Options for a doctorate are available.

Further Information

• For more detailed information about the program, including student orientation, application and admission, and subject-specific inquiries, please refer to the university's resources and contact the relevant departments directly.