2024-2025

Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English

Schedule

regular course
ECTS Credits 180

Presentation
Programme
Opportunities

At the start, you choose two languages from Dutch, English and German. For each of these, you take courses in linguistics, language proficiency (reading, listening, writing, speaking), the history of literatures and civilizations, and the analysis of literary texts.

In linguistics, you question the evolution, diversity and complexity of the human phenomenon that is language. In literature, you discover how language enables cultures to define themselves and function through literature. These courses aim to develop a critical mind capable of structuring and interpreting textual, historical and cultural information from a coherent perspective.

All these courses are taught in the languages you are studying.

The program develops your cross-disciplinary skills of analysis, synthesis and communication.

You've chosen courses in German and only have a very basic knowledge of the language?

A leveling program is specially designed for you, enabling you to quickly and significantly improve your command of German. In concrete terms, it consists of intensive exercises covering basic grammar.

A third Germanic... or even Romance foreign language

You have the option of studying a third Germanic or Romance foreign language from among Dutch, English, German, Spanish and Italian.

Great flexibility in your program: complementary training

You can also, if you wish, enrich your program with complementary training in a wide variety of disciplines: psychology, law, IT, sociology, communication, languages and many other electives.

You're off to a good start

you enjoy reading as well as V.O. films;
you have a flair for communication;
you have basic knowledge and sufficient command of listening and reading comprehension in the two languages you choose to study (Dutch, English or German ).

Teaching methods

Courses, exercises, stays and visits abroad... everything is done to ensure that you master the languages studied, their history and culture.

To enhance your learning, theoretical language and linguistics lessons are complemented by cultural activities, student presentations and/or interactive projects. They are, moreover, accompanied by practical sessions in small groups.

Literature and civilization lessons are illustrated through novels, plays, short stories and films in V.O. about which you discuss either in group conversations or individual analyses.

Small-group work allows you to take stock of your knowledge, gauge teachers' requirements, assess your working method and get further explanations of parts of subjects not fully understood.

An end-of-cycle assignment brings your bachelor's degree to a close. It enables you to develop a personal approach and project. You can then approach the Master's program independently and creatively. Several end-of-cycle works by Namur Germanists have led to scientific publication!

An Erasmus bachelor

In Block 3, you can spend 4 months at one of UNamur's partner universities in Germany, England, Austria, Flanders, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the USA or Japan.

In addition to immersion in one of the target languages, you'll benefit from exposure to the culture and daily life of these language communities, major assets in the training of future Germanists.

Success aids

Succeeding in a year of study at university involves many challenges.

To help you meet them, UNamur supports you in developing your disciplinary, methodological and human skills... with the support of numerous professionals.

Preparatory courses, individualized help... Find out about the schemes set up for your training.

Find out how to succeed in Germanic languages and literature

After the baccalauréat: the master's degree

The bachelor's degree in Germanic languages and literature gives automatic access, in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, to the master's degree in Germanic languages and literature. The harmonization of programs gives you complete freedom of choice in the various Belgian universities, including Flanders.

Many Namur graduates go on - successfully - to pursue their master's studies in Flanders (Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven) or abroad (Cologne, Innsbruck, Utrecht)!

The two-year Master's program includes the study of specialty subjects, elective subjects and the submission of a dissertation.

The master's degree in teaching prepares you specifically for teaching in upper secondary schools.

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Soft skills Image	LHISB320	Critique of film sources	Roekens Anne	15h th.		2
	LARTB028	Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period	Leenaerts Danielle	30h th.			3
	LARTB012	Archaeology and Art History. Modern times	Lefftz Michel	30h th.			3
	LARTB011	Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages	PIAVAUX Mathieu	30h th.			3
	LHISB004	History of the Middle Ages	Hermand Xavier	30h th.	3		3
	LHISB003	History of Modern Times	DELLEAUX Fulgence	30h th.	3		3
Soft skills Image	LHISB002	History of the Contemporary Era	TIXHON Axel	30h th.	3		3

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LANGB101	English linguistics	Vandelanotte Lieven Louagie Dana	45h th. + 30h ex.	7		7
LANGB102	English proficiency	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	30h th. + 45h ex.	6		6
LANGB207	General linguistics : usage-based approaches to language study	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	30h th.		5
LANGB201	English language and linguistics I : selected topics	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	45h th. + 90h ex.		9
LANGB301	English language and linguistics II : viewpoint and multimodality	Vandelanotte Lieven	30h th. + 30h ex.			7

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LANGB104	Literary text analysis: narrative fiction	Silva Emma-Louise	45h th. + 15h ex.	7		7
LANGB003	English literary history I (600-1660)	Silva Emma-Louise	30h th.	5		5
LANGB004	English literary history II (1660-present)	Silva Emma-Louise SEL Asseline	45h th. + 15h ex.		7
LANGB005	Literary theory	Silva Emma-Louise	45h th.		5
LANGB307	Literary text analysis: literary multilingualism and translation	SEL Asseline Silva Emma-Louise	30h th. + 30h ex.			7

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	LNRLB103	Taalbeheersing Nederlands (Language Proficiency in Dutch)	METTEWIE Laurence	30h th. + 45h ex.	6		6
	LNRLB102	Dutch Linguistics	METTEWIE Laurence	45h th. + 30h ex.	7		7
English Friendly Courses Image	LNRLB208	General Linguistics: History and variation of Dutch across 12 centuries	METTEWIE Laurence	30h th.		5
	LNRLB201	Dutch Language and Linguistics I: Language & media	METTEWIE Laurence	45h th. + 90h ex.		9
	LNRLB301	Dutch Language and Linguistics II: The acquisition of Dutch as a foreign language	METTEWIE Laurence	30h th. + 30h ex.			7

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LNRLB105	Nederlandse tekstanalyse I	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	45h th. + 15h ex.	7		7
LNRLB001	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	30h th.	5		5
LNRLB206	Nederlandse tekstanalyse II	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	45h th. + 15h ex.		5
LNRLB002	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur II (1650-nu)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	45h th. + 15h ex.		7
LNRLB303	Algemene literatuur	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	30h th. + 15h ex.			7

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	LALLB103	Geschichte der deutschen Literatur I (800-1700)	LEYH Valérie	15h th. + 45h ex.	5

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LROMB103	Italian I	Palumbo Giovanni	15h th. + 60h ex.		6
LROMB102	Spanish I	FRANÇOIS JÉROMINE	15h th. + 60h ex.		6
LNRLB207	Introduction to the Dutch language (level B1)	Vanparys Johan	30h th. + 30h ex.		6
LANGB002	Introduction to the English language (level A2)	Vanparys Johan	30h th. + 30h ex.		6
LALLB001	Reading of German texts I		30h th.		6

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	LROMB226	Language, gestures and signs	Meurant Laurence	30h th.			5
	LARTB210	Iconology	Richard Julian Lefftz Michel Dekoninck Ralph	30h th.			3
	LARTB011	Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages	PIAVAUX Mathieu	30h th.			3
	LARTB012	Archaeology and Art History. Modern times	Lefftz Michel	30h th.			3
	LARTB028	Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period	Leenaerts Danielle	30h th.			3
	LPHIB114	Logic and argumentation	De Meyer Thibault	45h th.			5
	LPHIB013	Philosophy, literature and religion	Rizzerio Laura	15h th.			3
	LPHIB201	General epistemology	De Meyer Thibault	30h th.			3
	LPHIB207	Philosophy of art	Rizzerio Laura	30h th.			3
	LHISB004	History of the Middle Ages	Hermand Xavier	30h th.	3		3
	LHISB003	History of Modern Times	DELLEAUX Fulgence	30h th.	3		3
Soft skills Image	LHISB002	History of the Contemporary Era	TIXHON Axel	30h th.	3		3
	LHISB204	Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times	Dodeigne Jérémy TIXHON Axel TALUKDER David	45h th.			4
	LROMB314	Philology: editing of texts	Palumbo Giovanni LECOMTE Sophie	15h th.			3
	LROMB037	Rhetoric and analysis of audiovisual discourse	VAXELAIRE Jean-Louis	30h th.			4
	LROMB123	History of the French language and its grammatical norms	SINTE Aurélie VAXELAIRE Jean-Louis	30h th.			4
Soft skills Image	DROIB101	Sources and principles of law	Degrave Elise	60h th. + 15h ex.			8
Soft skills Image	DROIB153	History of the Belgian institutions	TIXHON Axel	30h th.			4
	ECGEB140	Sociology	Rigaux Natalie	45h th. + 15h ex.			4
	EPICB160	Political Science	Dodeigne Jérémy Biard Benjamin Uyttendaele Laura	45h th. + 15h ex.			5
	EPOLB216_P35155	New social and political conflicts	Borriello Arthur	30h th.			3
	EPICB154	Statistics for the humanities I	Bugli Céline Kiriliouk Anna Bugli Céline Kiriliouk Anna	30h th. + 15h ex.			5
	EINCB218_P35190	<unknown>	Burnay Nathalie Barnabé Fanny	30h th. + 15h ex.			4
	EINCB312	Communication and digital identity	Klein Annabelle	30h th. + 15h ex.			6

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LANGB304	Language and society	Vandelanotte Lieven Silva Emma-Louise	15h th. + 30h ex.			5
LNRLB304	Language and Society (Taal en maatschappij)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth METTEWIE Laurence	15h th. + 30h ex.			5

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LANGB102	English proficiency	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	30h th. + 45h ex.	6		6
LANGB003	English literary history I (600-1660)	Silva Emma-Louise	30h th.	5		5
LNRLB102	Dutch Linguistics	METTEWIE Laurence	45h th. + 30h ex.	7		7
LROMB202	Italian II	Palumbo Giovanni	15h th. + 60h ex.			6
LANGB104	Literary text analysis: narrative fiction	Silva Emma-Louise	45h th. + 15h ex.	7		7
LROMB201	Spanish II	FRANÇOIS JÉROMINE	15h th. + 60h ex.			6
LNRLB103	Taalbeheersing Nederlands (Language Proficiency in Dutch)	METTEWIE Laurence	30h th. + 45h ex.	6		6
LNRLB105	Nederlandse tekstanalyse I	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	45h th. + 15h ex.	7		7
LNRLB001	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	30h th.	5		5
LANGB101	English linguistics	Vandelanotte Lieven Louagie Dana	45h th. + 30h ex.	7		7

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Soft skills Image	LLETB001	Books and digital culture	PIGNOT MATTHIEU RUFFINI-RONZANI Nicolas LEYH Valérie	30h th.			3
	LLETB002	History of ancient literature and its legacies	MINET MATHIEU	30h th.			3

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LANGB305	Bachelor paper in English linguistics			8
LNRLB306	Bachelorpaper Nederlandse literatuur			8
LNRLB305	BA paper in Dutch Linguistics (Bachelorpaper Nederlandse taalkunde)			8
LANGB306	Bachelor paper in English literature			8

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LPHIB105	General introduction to philosophy	MONSEU-VAN CLEEMPUT Nicolas De Meyer Thibault De Meyer Thibault	45h th.	4
LHISB101	Religious Studies	Hermans Michel	30h th.	3

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	LHISB004	History of the Middle Ages	Hermand Xavier	3	30h th.
	LHISB003	History of Modern Times	DELLEAUX Fulgence	3		30h th.
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LANGB101	English linguistics	Vandelanotte Lieven Louagie Dana	7	15h ex.	45h th. + 15h ex.
LANGB102	English proficiency	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	6	30h th. + 30h ex.	15h ex.

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LANGB104	Literary text analysis: narrative fiction	Silva Emma-Louise	7		45h th. + 15h ex.
LANGB003	English literary history I (600-1660)	Silva Emma-Louise	5	30h th.

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LNRLB103	Taalbeheersing Nederlands (Language Proficiency in Dutch)	METTEWIE Laurence	6	30h th. + 30h ex.	15h ex.
LNRLB102	Dutch Linguistics	METTEWIE Laurence	7	30h th. + 15h ex.	15h th. + 15h ex.

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LNRLB105	Nederlandse tekstanalyse I	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	7		45h th. + 15h ex.
LNRLB001	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	5	30h th.

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	LALLB103	Geschichte der deutschen Literatur I (800-1700)	LEYH Valérie	5		15h th. + 45h ex.

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LPHIB105	General introduction to philosophy	MONSEU-VAN CLEEMPUT Nicolas De Meyer Thibault De Meyer Thibault	4	22.5h th.	22.5h th.
LHISB101	Religious Studies	Hermans Michel	3		30h th.

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LANGB207	General linguistics : usage-based approaches to language study	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	5		30h th.
LANGB201	English language and linguistics I : selected topics	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	9	45h th. + 45h ex.	45h ex.

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LANGB004	English literary history II (1660-present)	Silva Emma-Louise SEL Asseline	7	45h th. + 15h ex.
LANGB005	Literary theory	Silva Emma-Louise	5		45h th.

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	LNRLB201	Dutch Language and Linguistics I: Language & media	METTEWIE Laurence	9	45h th. + 45h ex.	45h ex.

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LNRLB206	Nederlandse tekstanalyse II	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	5		45h th. + 15h ex.
LNRLB002	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur II (1650-nu)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	7	45h th. + 15h ex.

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LROMB103	Italian I	Palumbo Giovanni	6	7h th. + 30h ex.	8h th. + 30h ex.
LROMB102	Spanish I	FRANÇOIS JÉROMINE	6	7h th. + 30h ex.	8h th. + 30h ex.
LNRLB207	Introduction to the Dutch language (level B1)	Vanparys Johan	6	30h ex.	30h th.
LANGB002	Introduction to the English language (level A2)	Vanparys Johan	6	30h ex.	30h th.
LALLB001	Reading of German texts I		6	30h th.

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LARTB028	Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period	3		30h th.
LARTB012	Archaeology and Art History. Modern times	3		30h th.
LARTB011	Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages	3	30h th.

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	LANGB301	English language and linguistics II : viewpoint and multimodality	Vandelanotte Lieven	7		30h th. + 30h ex.

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	LANGB307	Literary text analysis: literary multilingualism and translation	SEL Asseline Silva Emma-Louise	7		30h th. + 30h ex.

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	LNRLB301	Dutch Language and Linguistics II: The acquisition of Dutch as a foreign language	METTEWIE Laurence	7		30h th. + 30h ex.

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	LNRLB303	Algemene literatuur	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	7		30h th. + 15h ex.

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	LROMB226	Language, gestures and signs	Meurant Laurence	5		30h th.
	LARTB210	Iconology	Richard Julian Lefftz Michel Dekoninck Ralph	3	15h th.	15h th.
	LARTB011	Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages	PIAVAUX Mathieu	3	30h th.
	LARTB012	Archaeology and Art History. Modern times	Lefftz Michel	3		30h th.
	LARTB028	Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period	Leenaerts Danielle	3		30h th.
	LPHIB114	Logic and argumentation	De Meyer Thibault	5		45h th.
	LPHIB013	Philosophy, literature and religion	Rizzerio Laura	3		15h th.
	LPHIB201	General epistemology	De Meyer Thibault	3		30h th.
	LPHIB207	Philosophy of art	Rizzerio Laura	3	30h th.
	LHISB004	History of the Middle Ages	Hermand Xavier	3	30h th.
	LHISB003	History of Modern Times	DELLEAUX Fulgence	3		30h th.
Soft skills Image	LHISB002	History of the Contemporary Era	TIXHON Axel	3		30h th.
	LHISB204	Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times	Dodeigne Jérémy TIXHON Axel TALUKDER David	4		45h th.
	LROMB314	Philology: editing of texts	Palumbo Giovanni LECOMTE Sophie	3	15h th.
	LROMB037	Rhetoric and analysis of audiovisual discourse	VAXELAIRE Jean-Louis	4		30h th.
	LROMB123	History of the French language and its grammatical norms	SINTE Aurélie VAXELAIRE Jean-Louis	4	30h th.
Soft skills Image	DROIB101	Sources and principles of law	Degrave Elise	8	30h th. + 8h ex.	30h th. + 7h ex.
Soft skills Image	DROIB153	History of the Belgian institutions	TIXHON Axel	4		30h th.
	ECGEB140	Sociology	Rigaux Natalie	4		45h th. + 15h ex.
	EPICB160	Political Science	Dodeigne Jérémy Biard Benjamin Uyttendaele Laura	5	45h th. + 15h ex.
	EPOLB216_P35155	New social and political conflicts	Borriello Arthur	3		30h th.
	EPICB154	Statistics for the humanities I	Bugli Céline Kiriliouk Anna Bugli Céline Kiriliouk Anna	5	30h th. + 15h ex.
	EINCB218_P35190	<unknown>	Burnay Nathalie Barnabé Fanny	4	15h th. + 7h ex.	15h th. + 8h ex.
	EINCB312	Communication and digital identity	Klein Annabelle	6	30h th. + 15h ex.

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LANGB304	Language and society	Vandelanotte Lieven Silva Emma-Louise	5	15h th. + 30h ex.
LNRLB304	Language and Society (Taal en maatschappij)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth METTEWIE Laurence	5	15h th. + 30h ex.

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LANGB102	English proficiency	Louagie Dana Vandelanotte Lieven	6	30h th. + 30h ex.	15h ex.
LANGB003	English literary history I (600-1660)	Silva Emma-Louise	5	30h th.
LNRLB102	Dutch Linguistics	METTEWIE Laurence	7	30h th. + 15h ex.	15h th. + 15h ex.
LROMB202	Italian II	Palumbo Giovanni	6	15h th. + 30h ex.	30h ex.
LANGB104	Literary text analysis: narrative fiction	Silva Emma-Louise	7		45h th. + 15h ex.
LROMB201	Spanish II	FRANÇOIS JÉROMINE	6	7h th. + 30h ex.	8h th. + 30h ex.
LNRLB103	Taalbeheersing Nederlands (Language Proficiency in Dutch)	METTEWIE Laurence	6	30h th. + 30h ex.	15h ex.
LNRLB105	Nederlandse tekstanalyse I	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	7		45h th. + 15h ex.
LNRLB001	Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650)	LEIJNSE Elisabeth	5	30h th.
LANGB101	English linguistics	Vandelanotte Lieven Louagie Dana	7	15h ex.	45h th. + 15h ex.

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Soft skills Image	LLETB001	Books and digital culture	PIGNOT MATTHIEU RUFFINI-RONZANI Nicolas LEYH Valérie	3	30h th.
	LLETB002	History of ancient literature and its legacies	MINET MATHIEU	3		30h th.

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LANGB305	Bachelor paper in English linguistics	8
LNRLB306	Bachelorpaper Nederlandse literatuur	8
LNRLB305	BA paper in Dutch Linguistics (Bachelorpaper Nederlandse taalkunde)	8
LANGB306	Bachelor paper in English literature	8

Les métiers des germanistes

Jobs for Germanists

Germanists offer a sought-after profile for positions of responsibility: in-depth knowledge of several foreign languages (those that matter most in the Belgian context: the national languages and English, the international language par excellence), but also flexibility, adaptability, methodological knowledge, critical thinking.

A highly sought-after profile

In the internationalized society of the 21st century, mastery of various languages and knowledge of cultures other than one's own offer more power than ever over oneself and one's environment, particularly at work.

The oral and written mastery of several foreign languages (in addition to French) opens up numerous career opportunities for Germanists. But multilingualism is not their only sesame; other assets are added to their palette. Studies in languages and literature develop the ability to analyze discourse, synthesize ideas and think on their feet; they teach students to seek meaning and organize information; and they train them to report and argue in several languages, both orally and in writing. All these skills, coupled with a solid general culture, enable Germanists to learn quickly and develop professionally in sectors as diverse as teaching, international organizations, business, the media and more.

Finally, a not inconsiderable advantage, Germanists can directly offer their skills in the country's three language communities, and internationally.

Some Germanists continue their studies with further training (communication, IT, management, etc.), which can facilitate their professional integration in more specialized fields.

Teaching and training

Many Germanists share their expertise and passion for German, English or Dutch with secondary school students. Germanists also intervene in other training contexts in front of audiences of all ages. There is a great need for competent language teachers in colleges, universities, private language centers, continuing education organizations and even within some large national and international companies.

To teach Germanic languages in secondary education, the diploma of agrégé de l'enseignement secondaire supérieur is required. It can be obtained during a second cycle (master's degree with a didactic focus) or through further training.

Language services

In Belgium, federal and international administrations as well as multinational companies generate many jobs related to foreign language skills: translation, multilingual documentation and information management. Some Germanists offer these services on a freelance basis.

In addition, new professions linked to computerized language processing are emerging: development of automatic translation or voice recognition software, courseware design... In this type of innovative project, the expertise of linguists is invaluable support for information technology specialists.

Corporate world

More and more Germanists are working in companies that are open to international business: exporting SMEs, banks, insurance companies, IT services, transport and logistics... They occupy positions in direct contact with foreign customers, assist international executives or progress to management positions.

Research

Some Germanists pursue a research activity after graduation, often supplemented by teaching duties, in Belgium and sometimes abroad. Universities and public funds (e.g. FNRS) can finance the completion of a doctorate. Among other things, PhDs in philosophy and humanities have the opportunity to teach at universities and colleges at national and international level.

For the department's research themes, feel free to visit the department.

Media and communication

Provided they are open to the socio-economic world or have specialized in a particular cultural field, Germanists can join the world of the media (television, print media, specialized press, corporate press...).

Many of our graduates are now journalists. Others hold communications-related positions (external relations, marketing), for example in cultural institutions.

A social life to develop

When it comes to landing a first job, a candidate's personality is often as important as his or her university degree, hence the importance of keeping curiosity alive throughout studies and building a rich social life. Even if they're highly sought-after on the job market, future Germanists will give themselves every chance of landing a fulfilling first job in line with their wishes by multiplying intercultural experiences during their studies, for example by spending time abroad or getting involved in the associative world.