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.
How you will learn
When you begin studying at university, you will probably find that you cover material much more quickly than you did while studying for your A levels. The key to success is preparing well for classes and then taking the ideas you encounter further in your own time.
Lectures – provide an overview of what you are studying, using a variety of audio and visual materials to support your learning.
Seminars and workshops – give you the chance to explore and interact with the material presented in lectures in a friendly and informal environment. You will be taught in a smaller group of students, with discussion focusing on a text or topic you've previously prepared.
Workshops are more practical, perhaps through exploring texts, working with digital materials, or developing presentations.
Tutorials – individual and small-group tutorials let you explore your work with your module tutor, perhaps discussing plans for an essay or presentation, or following up on an area of a module which has interested you.
eLearning – our virtual-learning system, Moodle, offers 24-hour access to teaching materials and resources.
Careers overview
Studying languages can open up a world of opportunities. From banking to charities and from teaching to MI5, businesses and organisations across the globe seek to employ language specialists.
During this degree youll be able to choose from a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies around personal interests. In doing so youll start to identify potential career paths and begin to discover your areas of professional interest.
In addition to language skills, youll develop transferable skills highly sought after by employers such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to work within different cultures and organisational styles.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
University Park Campus
University Park,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG7 2RD, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
A level: ABB
Required subjects
A level
B in German if you will be following the post-A level pathway
No German qualification is required for the beginners' pathway
GCSE: English grade 4 (C)
IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
IB requirements: If taking then Higher Level 5 in German or Standard Level 6 in German
Alternative qualifications
RQF BTEC Nationals
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma grades DDD plus A Level German grade B (if taking)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma grades DD plus A Level grade B
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate Grade D plus A Level grades BB
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits graded Distinction, and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit plus A Level German grade B (if taking)
IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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