Course summary
The European Studies (German pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a German perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Germany. This will prepare you for the third year, which is typically taught and examined in German at Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin our current German partner. Key benefits
- No prior knowledge of German is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.
- Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation.
- Your third-year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in German culture and society.
- Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.
- You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, opening up career opportunities in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.
- Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Ab Initio German
- Standard Language Pathway
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- RR82
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Required Subjects: German (except for candidates for the ab initio German pathway).
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept the English Language component of a number of International and European qualifications as meeting our English Language requirements. These can include GCSE English, the International Baccalaureate, the Abitur or the French Baccalaureat. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/english-language.aspx
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843