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German Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Guten Tag! Learning German at school may have meant a lot of vocab and navigating tricky tenses, but at uni we go beyond that. This course will allow you to bring your German up to a professional level (even those who start as beginners) while immersing yourself in German culture, history and society. An integral part of the course is a year abroad in Germany or Austria. This will develop your communication skills, build your confidence and help you stand out to future employers. During this time, you may teach English in a school, undertake a work placement, study at one of our partner universities – or even choose a combination of these options. You can study German at Nottingham as a beginner or as someone who has already gained an A-level in the language. Over the first two years, you’ll follow either the ‘beginner’ or ‘advanced’ pathway, but everyone reaches the same level of professional proficiency by the end of the course. Why choose this course?

  • Top ten for German in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • Beginners welcome! – Start learning a language from scratch on our beginners' pathway.
  • 85% of students graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in 2023
  • Access job opportunities in one of Europe's largest national economies by studying German
  • Spend a year abroad immersing yourself in the German language and culture
  • Great teaching - 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
  • Tailor the course to your personal interests or career aspirations through our wide selection of modules
  • Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities
Engaged Arts All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for. You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • German with Dutch

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/German-Studies-BA-Hons-U6UGERMA.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
R220
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
International £23000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
German Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS