German Studies, BA (Hons), with industry placement

German Studies, offered by the Department of Languages and Cultures, equips students with advanced language proficiency and a deep understanding of German societies and cultures in a global context. The programme features an international placement year, allowing study abroad. In the first year, students explore the German language and its cultural backdrop while selecting two complementary minor subjects, potentially including another language. The second year builds on these skills through in-depth studies of German-speaking culture, history, and internationally focused modules that foster comparative perspectives on Europe and beyond. The third year involves immersion in a German-speaking country via a partner institution or work placement, enhancing language command and intercultural awareness. In the final year, students refine their language abilities, engage in specialised cultural and comparative courses, and produce a dissertation based on prior studies.For beginners, studying a language at an introductory level is intensive, so only one such language is permitted. This affects first-year options, limiting elective modules to higher-level languages or other disciplines. Applicants should consider this when planning their programme.