German
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: R220 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: R220 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including German if taking post A Level. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
Access to HE Diploma
A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. If taking then Higher Level 5 in German or Standard Level 6 in German (B Programme).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grade B. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BB. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
Scottish Higher
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including German for post A Level pathway. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
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About this course
Do you want to equip yourself with a knowledge and understanding of this vital European language and understand the impact the country has had on the world?
This course offers you one of the widest ranges of modules in the UK in German and Austrian literature, culture, media, history, politics, society, and linguistics. The flexibility of this degree course allows you to narrow your focus or pursue a broad range of subjects according to your interests. If you have an A Level in German, you will continue to develop your language skills to degree level. If you are a beginner, you will follow an intensive language course designed to take you to degree level within four years.
In year three, you could live the life and culture of Germany or Austria for yourself on your year abroad. This exciting opportunity develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You could teach English in a school, undertake a work placement or study at one of our partner universities - or a combination of these options.
Modules
The first-year core language course develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. In addition, you will take a core German Studies module introducing you to the study of German linguistics, literature, history and film alongside further optional modules focusing on areas of German studies of your choice. Beginners will undertake intensive language studies to enable everyone to graduate with degree level German skills.
In year two your German language studies will be developed and consolidated to prepare for the year abroad. In addition to your core language work, you will take modules in literature, culture, history, politics and society, and may opt for modules in linguistics.
Your third academic year is spent in Germany or Austria either on a programme of studies in a higher education institution, working as an assistant in a school or on a work placement.
In year four, you will develop your command of German to a high level and use it in increasingly sophisticated contexts. Former beginners and post-A level students take the same German language classes, and graduate at the same level in the language. You will also have a wide choice of modules in all the areas mentioned above. You may choose to write a dissertation.
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Department of German Studies
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Top job areas of graduates
It's often said the UK doesn't produce enough modern language graduates, and graduates from German courses have a lot of options available to them when they complete their courses. The unemployment rates last year was lower than graduates in general. Nearly a quarter of working graduates from 2015 got jobs outside the UK — mostly as English teachers — which is much higher than for most subjects. The relative strength of the German economy means there will continue to be opportunities there in the future. But more graduates went to work in London, and those who want to stay at home to work find jobs anywhere where good communication skills are a must, particularly in education, in marketing, in the arts and in business and finance as teachers, writers, personnel officers, financial advisors, analysts, sales people and marketers.. But remember — whilst employers say they rate graduates who have more than one language, you need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.
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German and scandinavian studies
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