International Bachelor of Arts in German Studies (Honours)

German is a major language of business, diplomacy and tourism in the European Union and eastern Europe. Immerse yourself in the German language and its rich culture. As you learn the language, you’ll also study German culture and society through a wide range of perspectives, including literature, film studies, political science, history, urban studies, art history and women’s studies.We collaborate and work with instructors from other Faculties, so you’ll learn from a variety of disciplines. In your upper years, you can pick from courses in other departments that are relevant to German Studies, such as history and politics.German studies is divided into two streams (Language, Literature & Culture; and Culture & Society) and offers flexible degree options: Pursue a major or minor program, or select individual courses to complement your existing area of study. Many courses are taught in English and are open to students from all disciplines.

International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level. Minimum IB Diploma point scores of 30 or higher is recommended (scores of 28 will be considered).Minimum 4 is required in each subject unless otherwise indicated. IB Certificate candidates with six subjects are considered for admission, Transfer credit granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Prerequisites listed correspond to Standard-or Higher-level.General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of “C” is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of “E” are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of “C” unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.