General and Comparative Literature

The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) offers a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, General and Comparative, a 6-semester full-time program that typically begins in the winter semester. Admission is not restricted, but requires an aptitude assessment, and applicants need a high school leaving certificate and proof of German language proficiency. The program focuses on both general literary studies and comparative literature, and culminates in a bachelor's thesisThe program includes modules that build on one another, and students will earn 180 ECTS points in total to graduate. The degree is awarded upon successful completion of a final thesis, which is processed in the sixth semester.