Bachelor in German Language and Literature (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,000 per year..

Students take part in focused language practice through conversation courses. They examine literary works from the Middle Ages to today. German culture is explored through film, folklore, and modern topics like immigration. Environmental policy is also studied as part of current issues. JanTerm travel courses allow students to experience German-speaking regions firsthand. The Language House offers a living space where German is used every day. Students interact with native speakers regularly in this setting.

Focus areas include German literature, German film studies, German linguistics, German cultural history, Environmentalism in German-speaking countries, Immigration in German-speaking societies.

The programme requires 120 credits, including language courses, literature and culture classes, and electives. Students complete a capstone project or senior seminar in their final year.

Graduates pursue careers in education, international relations, non-governmental organizations, and cultural institutions in the United States and abroad.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in German language and culture.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Austin College is a private, four-year liberal arts and science college in Sherman, Texas, in the north Texas technology corridor. Its campus combines an immersive living and learning community with more than 70 clubs and student organizations, 14 NCAA varsity sports, and opportunities in art, music, and theatre. Students can use stages, recital halls, and galleries while building connections with classmates and faculty.

The flexible curriculum includes more than 55 majors and supports study across disciplines. Academic areas featured include finance, pre-med and health sciences, creative writing and English, neuroscience and psychology, and engineering. Coursework is connected to practical experience through investment activities, business simulations, laboratory and social science research, writing workshops, clinical internships, and technology industry internships. The college guarantees every student an internship, research project, or international experience before graduation.

Austin College reports an average class size of 16 students and a 12:1 faculty-student ratio. Students interested in health professions can prepare through dedicated pre-health support, medical and health professional school preparation, and internships with doctors, dentists, and local hospitals. Creative writing students can publish with the student-led Suspension Literary Magazine and work with peer mentors in the Scarbrough Writing Center. International students can expect a campus community, a flexible academic structure, and practical opportunities connected to their future plans.