The bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies is characterized by its interdisciplinary, international, and flexible nature. By attending modules at two schools, the students learn different scientific ways of thinking. It taught me a lot, and so did the international campus with students from around the world. After graduating from the program, students have a lot of career options. I decided to stay at the university and pursue the Mannheim Master in Management. Now, I work as a project manager at the KfW Group. If I had to do it all again, I would definitely still choose to study the bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy.
The Bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy: Spanish Studies prepared me well for the job I do today. I work at the new BMW plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, where I am responsible for sustainability and environmental protection. I was able to address sustainability communication as part of my bachelor’s thesis, and my studies as a whole taught me how to work within multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard period of study: 6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits: approx. 180
(approx. 120 in core subject, approx. 60 in specialist subject)
Language of instruction: German and Spanish, some courses are taught in English
Language requirements: This program requires proof of proficiency in German on C1 level.
Proficiency in Spanish is recommended. (You can prove your proficiency in Spanish at a later date).
Program start: Fall semester (September)
Academic Calendar
School: School of Humanities
Semester fee: €194,30 (further information)
Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: €1,500
Tuition fees for a second degree: €650
Read more about the bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy (only available in German)
Brochure on the bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy (only available in German)
The core subject, Spanish Studies, teaches students about Spanish literature, culture and language. Through courses in Literary Studies, students learn the basic principles of scientific literary analysis. Courses on culture focus on the cultural history of Spain and involve the analysis, for example, of films, music, advertisements, and articles. Students also study Linguistics (including the theories and methods of language acquisition and development, and multilingualism) and receive language instruction. You can complement your studies by taking courses in business Spanish or intercultural communication.
You can choose to study Business Administration or Economics as a combination major. If you choose Business Administration, you can attend courses on finance, marketing, management, business informatics, accounting, and production. Students can attend seminars to specialize in business ethics. If you study Economics as your combination major, you will learn about statistics and gain an insight in microeconomics and macroeconomics. A further focus is placed on economic history.
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.
The University of Mannheim is one of the leading institutions in Germany for Business Administration and Economics.
Romance Studies at the University of Mannheim has also achieved top positions on several occasions in the CHE university ranking. Take a look at the rankings here.
Graduates of the program know and understand economic concepts and processes, and are therefore particularly in demand in roles that combine communication, economics and business administration. They work, for example, as project managers in PR agencies, in business consultancy, marketing or in sales.
To study Economics as your combination major, you should be good at math and find statistics and politics interesting. To study Business Administration as your combination major, you should be good at math and find marketing, management, and business ethics interesting. You should also be able to learn and apply course content quickly.
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 140 universities worldwide, and, in collaboration with the International Office, can help you plan a period of study abroad. We recommend that students go abroad during the fourth or fifth subject-specific semester, but it is possible to make individual arrangements. Studying abroad is optional, and is encouraged by the School.
Internships
A six-week internship in Germany or abroad is integrated into the program of study. Our program managers can help you to find an internship, create your application documents, and advise you on the recognition of internships.
Sample course schedule
These courses are studied in the first semester.
The following degree programs are partly or fully available in English:
Mannheim Master in Management (M.Sc.)
Master’s program in Economics (M.Sc.)
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.)
Admission to the degree programs at the University of Mannheim is not selective within the meaning of a tradional numerus clausus (NC). Instead, we take the following criteria into account in our selection process:
German language proficiency
If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.
Selection statutes
You can find the exact requirements for the program in the selection statutes, which are only available in German.
Application deadline
Please note: Due to the current situation in light of coronavirus pandemic, the application deadline has changed. The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semester 2021/2022 will begin on 15 June and end on 31 July 2021.
Read more: Pages of the Admissions Office
Normally, the following deadline applies:
You can apply from 15 May to 15 July.
Admission to an advanced semester
If you want to apply for an advanced semester, please contact Ms. Dörr in the Admissions Office.
