Supplementary study programmes “Languages”
The supplementary study programme “Languages” can be completed by students from all fields of study who wish to acquire additional language skills or combine their free electives into a language specialization.
As part of this supplementary study programme, students acquire communicative language competencies in at least two foreign languages in several areas (reception, production, interaction, and mediation). The development of plurilingual and pluricultural competencies enables them to use their linguistic and cultural repertoire flexibly and effectively.
To acquire the “Languages” supplementary study programme to their degree, students must successfully complete continuing language courses in at least 2 languages totaling at least 24 ECTS credits.
The language supplement is divided into two modules:
- Basic module: at least 12 ECTS credtis
- Advanced module: at least 12 ECTS credits
For each module, 2 continuing courses in two foreign languages, worth at least 12 ECTS credits, must be successfully completed.
Please see the following for more information on the individual modules.
Please also note that the following courses cannot be credited towards the “Languages” supplementary study programme:
- compulsory or compulsory elective courses
- admission requirements to a degree programme
- courses in the students’ first languages or chosen fields of study, for example, German as a foreign language courses can only be credited towards the supplementary study programme if the target level is B2+.
When you can provide the required evidence, submit your course certificates along with the completed form to the head of the Language Centre. Please refer to the information under the following link:
