Bachelor's in African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art

The University of Bayreuth has quickly gained a reputation for excellence. The campus, characterized by modern architecture and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, fosters a vibrant academic community. The University of Bayreuth is celebrated for its distinctive focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting dialogue between various fields of study. With strengths in fields such as African Studies, Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, and Non-European Legal Systems, the university offers a unique academic portfolio. Its commitment to research-driven teaching and internationalization has positioned it as a hub for students and scholars seeking a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

The Bachelor of Arts programme African Verbal and Visual Arts (AVVA) offers insights into the scholarly fields of African languages, African literatures, African arts, and media in Africa. The curriculum provides students with a multifaceted knowledge of African cultural matters, which at the same time, are also global matters. It also responds to the developments in the global job market by providing its graduates with a unique intercultural expertise. Africa is a continent with a thousand and one facets. We offer this innovative, multidisciplinary and market-oriented bachelor’s programme as a solid starting point towards understanding the dynamics of the African continent and building expertise in African studies. Our curriculum enables students to acquire knowledge in four key branches of African studies: Languages; Literatures (in African languages as well as Anglophone and Francophone African literatures); Media; and Arts (both modern and contemporary). We equip our students with theoretical, methodological and practical tools for study, thereby preparing them for critical engagement with the full diversity of African cultural milieus, ideas and forms of expressions.

The University of Bayreuth stands out as a dynamic institution at the forefront of innovative education and research. Known for its youthful energy since its establishment, the university has become a beacon of academic excellence. With a commitment to interdisciplinary studies, it fosters a vibrant community that encourages collaboration between diverse fields. Notably, the university has gained recognition for its pioneering work in areas such as African Studies, Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, and Non-European Legal Systems. This emphasis on unique academic strengths, combined with a dedication to research-driven teaching and global engagement, makes the University of Bayreuth a distinctive and influential player in the academic landscape.