Program Overview

Introduction to Deutsch-Französische Studien

The Deutsch-Französische Studien program is a bilingual bachelor's degree with a double degree, where students from Germany and France study together at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) and the Université de Caen Normandie. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the French and German languages, cultures, and digital competencies.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years of study, with the first year spent at the JMU, the second year spent at the Université de Caen Normandie, and the third year spent back at the JMU. During the first year, students will learn French as a foreign language, while French students will learn German. The second year is spent in France, where students will take courses together and participate in a minimum six-week internship in a French-speaking country.

Admission Requirements

The program is open to students with a good command of French. No entrance exam is required, and the program is admission-free.

Course Content

The program includes courses in French and German language, literature, culture, and digital competencies. Students will also participate in virtual language tandems and take part in a workshop on scientific writing.

Bachelor Thesis

The bachelor thesis is a mandatory part of the program, and students will be assigned a supervisor from the Department of Literature and Language Sciences. The thesis must be submitted in two bound copies and one electronic version, along with an original signed declaration of independence.

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• French and German language and literature
• Cultural studies
• Digital competencies

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Language: French and German
• Internship: Minimum 6 weeks in a French-speaking country
• Thesis: Mandatory bachelor thesis

Additional Information

The program is supported by the Universität Würzburg and the Université de Caen Normandie. For more information, please refer to the program's official documentation.