BA German

Institution University of Nottingham
Method At the institution
Location Nottingham
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA German

Objectives This course enables you to develop your language skills to a high level and to choose from a wide range of modules in German and Austrian literature, culture and the media, history, politics, society, and linguistics. In the course of the degree, you may narrow your focus or pursue a broad range of subjects according to your interests. There is also the opportunity to learn other languages.
Entry requirements Required subjects: B in German at A level IB score: 32 (5 in German)
Academic title BA German
Course description BA German

Programme

Year one

The first year core language course develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. In addition, you take modules in Literature, History, Politics and Society, and may opt for modules in linguistics. You also take modules outside the German Department (in another language or a non-language subject).

Year two

In addition to core language modules, you take modules in Literature, Culture, History, Politics and Society, and may opt for modules in linguistics. Dutch is also normally available. Second year single honours students continue to take modules outside the German Department (in another language or in a non-language subject).

Year three

Spent abroad, studying at an exchange university, working as an English language assistant, or working for a German or Austrian company.

Year four

You will develop your command of German to a high level and use it in increasingly sophisticated contexts. You will also have a wide choice of modules in all the areas mentioned above. You may choose to write a dissertation.