Comparative Literature (Bachelor)
1. For students in the first semester
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Programme Code: 033 670
Duration and scope: 6 semesters / 180 ECTS (including 60 ECTS of extension curricula)
Language: German
NO entrance examination
The bachelor’s programme in Comparative Literature focuses on literary phenomena on a supranational level. It equips students with extensive knowledge of cultural history and the ability to analyse literary texts and relate them to other literary texts, art products and media. Students learn how to carry out research independently and acquire language skills in a second modern foreign language other than English.
» You can find further information on the BA programme below and on the website of Teaching Affairs and Student Services
Please always check the German page for the most current and more detailed information!
2. Latin – additional examination
Latin is prescribed as an additional qualification. If you have had ten hours of Latin at school per week, you will be considered to have passed the examination, otherwise you will have to take an additional examination during your studies – but please note: the Latin supplementary examination must not be the last registered grade of your studies!
3. Curriculum / study plan
Link to the complete curriculum.
| Module / Study plan point | ECTS |
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Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP) (15 ECTS):
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| Module 2 Other Basic Academic Literary Skills (5 ECTS): M2 – UE Literary Research II | 5 |
| Module 3 Literary Theory (10 ECTS): M3 – Lecture (VO) M3 – Proseminar (PS) |
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| Modul 4 Literary Transfer (15 ECTS): M4 – PS 1 M4 – PS 2 M4 – VO | 5 5 5 |
| Modul 5 Social History of Literature (15 ECTS): M5 – PS1 M5 – PS2 M5 – VO | 5 5 5 |
| Modul 6 English for Students of Literature (15 ECTS): M6 – course 1 M6 – course 2 M6 – course 3 | 5 5 5 |
| Modul 7 Second Foreign Language (15 ECTS): All 15 ECTS must be taken in the same foreign language and in courses with continuous assessment (e.g. seminars (PS, SE), conversatories (KO), exercises (UE) but NOT lectures (VO)) M7 – course 1 M7 – course 2 M7 – course 3 | 5 5 5 |
| Elective modules group 8/9/10 (a 15 ECTS elective module must be selected): Module 8 Comparative Literary History Module 9 Knowledge of World Literature Module 10 Applied Literature Studies – VO Literature and Media (5 ECTS) – UE Public Relations (5 ECTS) (alternatively: internship) – VO Publishing Industry (5 ECTS) | 15 |
| Module 11 Bachelor's Theses (15 ECTS): M11a M11b | 7,5 7,5 |
| Total Modules 1–11 | 120 |
| + Extension Curricula from other fields of study | 60 |
| Total | 180 |
Recommended 'Studienpfad': see German page!
When registering for a course, please make sure you know for which curriculum item you need the examination!
4. Graduation
As soon as you have successfully completed the last examination in your bachelor's programme, your degree programme ends and you can apply for graduation. Please check beforehand on your Transcript of Records whether all examinations appear in the correct place (Modul, Studienplanpunkt) and whether the ECs have also been successfully completed and marked as 'relevant for graduation'.
As from 09.03.2023, there is a new feature on u:space: the menu point 'Graduation' (https://uspace.univie.ac.at/web/studium/studienabschluss-bachelor ). On that page you will find an explanation of the necessary steps to successfully apply for graduation and to receive your final degree certificates.
Please upload the following documents:
- completed record of examinations form (available in the SSS or here; please read the completion guide!)
- current Transcript of Records (Sammelzeugnis) (can be downloaded on u:space)
- completed UHSTAT2-form (https://www.statistik.at/uhstat/uhstat2/ )
Please note that the date of the last examination required for the BA programme is also the completion date. According to § 68 (1) UG 2002, admission to a study programme expires on the date of graduation. If there is no valid admission to a further study program, it is not permissible to take examinations or attend courses with continuous assessment after this date. (The application for getting the diploma documents may be made afterwards).
The diploma documents will be mailed by the StudySerivceCenter (SSC) approx. 4 weeks after submission (by e-mail to your u:account address). If you wish to follow a Master's programme in the same subject, you can take advantage of the possibility of a daily admission. This must be applied for when applying for admission to the Master's programme.