Bachelor's Program in Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies
My studies at the University of Mannheim allow me to deepen my passion for Spanish, while at the same time opening up a wide range of career prospects thanks to the combination with Business Administration. The excellent network of international partner universities convinced me immediately. This is a big plus, especially for studying a foreign language. Since my first semester, I have been involved with ESN Visum Mannheim, a student organization for international students, where I have been able to expand my intercultural experience. With its unique campus and perfect size as a student city, Mannheim offers an ideal environment to start your student life.
Program facts and information
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard period of study: 6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits: at least 180
(approx. 120 in the core subject, approx. 60 in the specialist subject)Language of instruction: Spanish, German and English
Language requirements: Proficiency in Spanish at the beginning of the program is recommended (but may be proven at a later date). You can attend preparatory language courses at the Department of Romance Languages during your studies.
If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.Program start: Fall semester (September)
Academic calendarSchool: School of Humanities
Semester fee: EUR 194 (more information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650Program overview
The Bachelor of Arts program in Culture and Economy is a program combining various subjects and subject cultures: a cultural studies major from the School of Humanities and an economics combination major. A connection is created, for example, by language practice courses with a focus on economics.
The core subject, Spanish Studies, teaches students about Spanish literature, culture and language. In literary studies, you will study texts of all genres, such as novels, novellas or plays. In the field of cultural studies, you will learn about the cultural history of Spain and analyze, for example, of films, music, advertisements, and articles. It also covers topics related to Europe, migration, and economic and crisis discourses. In the linguistic part of the program, you will cover the basics of linguistics (including the theories and methods of language acquisition, language development, and multilingualism) and take practical language courses, in which you will develop your language skills to a very high level. You can complement your studies by taking courses in Business Spanish or seminars on intercultural communication.
You can choose between business administration and economics as specialist subjects. If you choose business administration, you attend basic courses in finance, marketing, management, business informatics, accounting, and production. The University of Mannheim also focuses on courses in business and corporate ethics. In economics, students will acquire knowledge in the areas of analysis, statistics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics, in addition to the fundamentals of economics. Economic history is another special area of study.
Why study Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies at the University of Mannheim?
The bachelor's program in Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies combines specialized knowledge of Spanish linguistics, literary, cultural and media studies with a solid understanding of economics or business administration. This combination of aspects to form one degree program is unique in Germany. As such, graduates of the program, with their knowledge of the humanities and business administration or economics, and their proficiency in Spanish, are particularly sought-after on the labor market.
Romance Studies at the University of Mannheim have an excellent reputation and achieve top positions in the CHE university ranking in the categories “study organization” and “support for first-year students”.
With 450 partner universities, and students from 100 countries, Mannheim is one of the most international universities in the country, and provides students with an inspiring learning environment that facilitates excellent teaching and research.
Students at the School of Humanities value the ability to work interactively in small groups and the favorable student-teacher ratio. The program managers are happy to answer questions about organizing your studies. Academic advisors and teachers will help you with questions about the program.
Career opportunities
As a trained all-rounder with broad expertise in culture and business, strong communication skills, problem-solving skills and flexible thinking, you will analyze complex issues and develop value-based solutions during your studies. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you: sales, customer service, purchasing, marketing, human resources, communications, public relations, media, international organizations, journalism, cultural management, and much more.
The combination of language and business gives you the opportunity to work in international cultural organizations, foreign representative offices, language schools or in translation management and the tourism industry, as well as in the business areas of communication and international management.
An academic career in the fields of linguistics, literature, cultural studies or economics is also possible afterwards.Required interests and skills
- be passionate about Spanish language and culture,
- ideally, have a good level of proficiency in Spanish at the start of the program,
- be very proficient in German and have good English language skills,
- be curious, motivated, and resilient,
- be capable of critical thinking and like discussing topics,
- like giving presentations,
- enjoy reading and writing academic texts,
- be interested in academic methods and theories.
For the combination major in Business Administration, you should be enthusiastic about marketing, management and business and corporate ethics and have good mathematical skills. For the combination major in Economics, you should have very good mathematical skills and an interest in statistics and politics. You should also be willing to learn and apply a large amount of course material in a short period of time.
Program structure
Module catalog
You can find further details on how the program is structured in the module catalog.Studying abroad
The University of Mannheim is part of a global network. The School of Humanities is partners with over 150 universities worldwide. Our team for international affairs will support you in planning a stay abroad. We recommend that students go abroad during the fourth or fifth subject-specific semester, but it is possible to make individual arrangements. Spending a semester abroad is recommended but not mandatory. A semester abroad can easily be integrated into the course of study and offers you the opportunity to deepen your intercultural competencies. In addition, field trips and interdisciplinary seminars are offered in cooperation with international universities.Internships
A six-week internship in Germany or abroad is integrated into the program of study. Information and contact persons for all questions relating to internships and career entry can be found on the website of the School of Humanities.Continuing Education
Certificate programs
Strengthen your potential, deepen your knowledge, find solutions for challenges we will face tomorrow – there are many good reasons to think outside the box, get to know and try out new things even during your studies.At the University of Mannheim, you can do this in the “Studium Oecologicum” which focuses on sustainability. In our certificate program, you will acquire interdisciplinary expert knowledge which can help you to act ethically and to make holistic decisions.
Language courses
Making language learning easier: No matter if you want to learn Japanese, Hebrew, Spanish or Norwegian, take the Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE), The European Language Certificates (telc) or the TOEFL test – each semester, the University of Mannheim offers language courses and language certificates in more than 16 languages for students and non-university members, online and on campus!Studium Generale
Are you interested in IT or communication trainings or theater, music, or drawing courses? Studium Generale has a vast range of courses available to all.Further study
The following degree programs are partly or fully available in English:
Mannheim Master in Management (M.Sc.)
Master’s program in Economics (M.Sc.) if you completed the module on economics (Vertiefung Volkswirtschaftslehre) during the bachelor's program (see selection statutes)
The following degree programs are (mainly) taught in German:
Master’s program in Culture and Economy (M.A.)
Master’s program in Language and Communication (M.A.)
Master’s program in Literature, Media and Culture in the Modern Era (M.A.)
Application and selection
At the University of Mannheim, a traditional numerus clausus (within the meaning of a minimum grade required for admission) does not exist. In our selection process, we take numerous criteria into account. For more details, please check the selection statutes (see below). Be bold! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice. We are looking forward to receiving your application!
In our selection process for the Bachelor's Program in Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies, we take the following criteria into account:
- the grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification,
- the grades achieved in Mathematics and your best foreign language,
- relevant work experience and extracurricular qualifications and activities.
German language proficiency
If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.Selection statutes
Under “Application and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the selection statutes.If the program of study is currently not selective, you will receive a study place if you fulfill all admission requirements and apply in due time and form.
Scholarships and funding
The university offers various funding opportunities. Around 200 Mannheim students receive scholarships every year, which are intended to give them the freedom to focus on their academic achievements or to continue their voluntary work alongside their studies. Find out more about the funding opportunities and feel free to apply, for example, for the Deutschland Scholarship, the Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship or the Elite Sports Scholarship Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region.Funding opportunities for international degree-seeking students
Application
- The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semesters starts on 1 June and ends on 15 July.
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Contact
Dr. Angelika Konrad-Schineller
School of Humanities
Schloss – Room EO 282
68161 Mannheim
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Open consultation hours in room 282
Wed 10–12 a.m.
Online consultation hours – please make an appointment via https://www.phil.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/virtual-office-hours/
Laura Grabarek, M.A.
School of Humanities
Schloss – Room EO 282
68161 Mannheim
Tue 10–12 a.m.
Open consultation hours in room 282
Wed 10–12 a.m.
Online consultation hours – please make an appointment via https://www.phil.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/virtual-office-hours/
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