BA (Hons) German

This course allows you to develop professional-level language skills in German, whether you’re a beginner or have prior knowledge.You’ll become highly fluent in German, including oral proficiency, professional communication and written language. You’ll take a compulsory year abroad, where you’ll be fully immersed in the language and rapidly develop your skills through day-to-day practice. You’ll gain a unique insight into German culture and society in the 20th and 21st century and develop skills that make you highly attractive to employers.You’ll develop and consolidate your spoken and written German through modules taught by world-leading experts in German language teaching. You'll also choose from a range of optional modules exploring various aspects culture, translation, history and politics. You’ll be engaged in learning the language as much of the course content, including non-language modules, is also taught and assessed in German.German is spoken across a fascinating and influential area of Europe, from the economic powerhouse of Germany to Austria, Switzerland and beyond. German-speaking countries have exciting and diverse cultures, complex histories and booming economies. You’ll study the diversity of German-speaking cultures, with a focus on gender, race, and queer identities. Our highly flexible degree develops your personal and intellectual independence.The course is mainly assessed through coursework, offering you a wide range of creative assessments. Your independent project in your final year will be an opportunity to conduct and present your own research.Additional highlightsYou’ll be supported to achieve an excellent degree of language fluency by the time you graduate (up to C2 in the Common European Frame of Reference), thanks to our integrated language curriculum for all levels of student.You’ll learn from cutting-edge researchers in the fields of digital language teaching, translation, intercultural German studies, German history, German-language literature and German-language film. We are a warm community of researchers, teachers and students who take a critical approach to German studies and empower our students to follow their own interests and strengths within our degree programme.

A-level: ABB Where the post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U M1, M1, M2.Where the post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. International Baccalaureate 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level.Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3.Where the post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers or AABBBB in Highers.Where the post-A level language route is taken, B in Advanced Higher in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 75%Where the post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.