Graduates have competence in German equivalent to the C1 level of the CEFR and a grounding in life and institutions, literature, culture and history of German-speaking countries. They can pursue careers in companies trading with German-speaking countries, cultural institutions, state administration, the media, the diplomatic service and tourism.

The graduate has both oral and written competence in Portuguese (level C1) and has good knowledge of the foundations of Portuguese Linguistics, Literary Theory, History of Portugal and Brazil as well as of History of Portuguese and Brazilian Literature. He/she is prepared to enter an M.A. programme, especially Luso-Brazilian and Ibero-American Studies.