Certificate in Languages in German

University of Canterbury

If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at UC, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year. The Certificate in Languages (CertLang) is also available to study part-time. Study Involve: Four courses at 100 and/or 200-level that can be completed in a minimum of 6 months full-time to 5 years part-time. Courses in the Certificate of Languages are introductory and no prior knowledge is required. Combine this Certificate with your other studies to gain knowledge in a language which can open up your future job prospects. Credits from this Certificate can be transferred to a Diploma in Languages or the Bachelor of Arts. German is spoken by 130 million people all over the world. Through its authors, philosophers, composers, painters, and scientists, German-speaking Europe has helped shaped history for the past 800 years. There are lots of opportunities to use this language professionally, as Germany has the 4th largest economy in the world and is a key player in international trade and relations. Study Involve: Become an expert in German language, as well as in the history and culture of German-speaking countries, including Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Liechtenstein. Access to exchange programmes with the University of Konstanz and the University of Freiburg. UC hosts the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), the only research centre for the study of Europe and the EU in Aotearoa. You can study German within a range of different bachelor’s degrees, or you can also add a certificate or diploma in German language alongside your other studies.

Faculty of Arts