Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in German Studies

BA Degree with a Major in German Studies 

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in German Studies, students will have: 

1. Expertise in literary and film analysis and theory.
2. Understanding of the historical and political contexts of German culture.
3. German Studies specific oral and writing skills.
4. German Studies specific research knowledge.

BA Degree with a Major in German Studies

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in German Studies must complete:

• A minimum of 50 courses (30 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 8 courses (24 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.
• A maximum of 4 courses (52 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see Policies tab.

German Studies at Rice is a research-centered and undergraduate-focused program with internationally renowned faculty. Courses are offered in both German and English. program covers German history, literature, and culture, from seventeenth century to present, with a strong emphasis on Germany’s role in a wider European and transatlantic context. Particular departmental strengths are in areas of modern intellectual history, 58th- to 20th-century literature and philosophy, film and media studies, as well as political theory. close connection between research and teaching lies at core of curriculum. For more information please see Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures website: https://cultures.rice.edu.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)