BCE Factsheet English-Studies EN VF1 202402 WEB

Bachelor en Cultures
Humanities
Européennes –
English Studies
Programme Admission
180 ECTS / 6 semesters Luxembourgish “Diplôme de fin d’études,
Full-time secondaires classiques ou générales”
or a foreign equivalent recognised by
Fees :
the Ministry of National Education of
semester 1+2 : 400€ / semester
Luxembourg.
semester 3-6 : 200€ / semester
Language requirements: English C1 (CEFR),
Semester abroad
a second language (German or French)
B2 (CEFR), a third language (German
or French) A2 (CEFR)
Teaching Languages Academic Reference,
Admissions Essay, CV
Specialisation: English
European Cultures: English, German,
French, Luxembourgish (depending
on your course choice)
Application
Opens: 1st February
The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – English Studies is

designed for students who, like you perhaps, want to acquire a strong
specialisation in English Literature and Linguistics, but who also wish
to explore other disciplines in relation to their field of specialisation. We
offer a wide variety of courses in both linguistics and literary studies,
covering different periods, genres, and critical and theoretical schools.
Our programme includes a compulsory semester abroad, in which you
will have the opportunity to experience (academic) life in a different
The Bachelor en Cultures cultural context.
Européennes - English Studies English at the University of Luxembourg? Of course!

invites you to specialise From the beginning of your academic career, you will explore a wide
in English Literature and range of topics and approaches in both literary studies and linguistics,
engage in current scholarly debates, and work on developing your
Linguistics in an exciting
analytical skills. Our programme promotes critical thinking and
international and multilingual project-based learning and values the contributions and perspectives
setting. Students combine their of individual students. Indeed, all our students are encouraged to
conduct independent research throughout their studies, and this
specialisation in English Studies process culminates in the design and completion of a Bachelor thesis,
with courses from other fields. which will bring your studies to a close.
Take up the three What do we offer? A strong specialisation … with a twist!
The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – English Studies provides
BCE challenges: a unique opportunity to combine traditional training in English

Studies with an interdisciplinary reflection on Europe and European
cultures.
be multilingual Two thirds of your courses and modules will be dedicated to your
specialisation (120/180 ECTS). The Common Curriculum in European
Cultures makes up one third of the credits required to graduate
connect different (60/180 ECTS). It is co-organised by the six specialisation tracks of the
Bachelor en Cultures Européennes and engages both students and
staff in an interdisciplinary reflection about European cultures, their
fields political and intellectual achievements as well as their shortcomings,
and the role of modern Europe in the world today. You will also have
the option to develop a second disciplinary focus or specialisation in
critically engage History, Philosophy, French, German, or Luxembourgish Linguistics and
Literature as part of your common curriculum.
with ideas of Europe After you graduate

As a graduate of the Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – English
and European Studies, you will have the fundamental skills and knowledge
required in English linguistics and literary studies; on the other hand,
your focus on European cultures and on creating links between
Cultures! your specialisation and other fields will equip you with an array of
transferrable skills, such as multilingual competences, effective
communication, critical and independent thinking, and a flexible and
#ChallengeYourself nuanced approach to both problems and projects.
Further Studies and Career Opportunities
Choosing what to study also influences your career choices. Depending
on your plans for the future, a strong specialisation, and sometimes
even a second specialisation, are necessary or advised. This would be
the case, for instance, if you were thinking of going into teaching.
• As a graduate of our programme, you will be qualified to pursue
a Master’s degree in English Studies and/or other fields in the
Humanities related to English linguistics and literary studies.
• In combination with a Master’s degree, our graduates also meet
the legal requirements for teaching careers in Luxembourg.
A strong specialisation may be key to accessing certain types of
careers. However, in some professions, the ability to grasp and analyse
unfamiliar issues and subjects quickly and productively is a highly
CONTACT valued skill. Our programme’s interdisciplinary outlook and focus on
critical thinking, presentation skills, and active engagement with text
BCE Admissions Team and language prepares our graduates for careers in the following
bce.office@uni.lu areas, among many others:
• the media, journalism, and related professions
agnes.prum@uni.lu • publishing, communication, and public relations
Specialisation Course Director • cultural agencies and administrations
anne-marie.millim@uni.lu
Deputy Specialisation Course Director
bce.english.uni.lu
©uni.lu February 2024

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The Bachelor en Cultures Européennes – English Studies is

Européennes - English Studies English at the University of Luxembourg? Of course!

BCE challenges: a unique opportunity to combine traditional training in English

with ideas of Europe After you graduate

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