Course summary
This course, combining history with degree-level study in German language and culture, is open to beginners in German as well as post-A level students. Absolute beginners, GCSE, AS (all beginners’ pathway), or A level students (advanced pathway) in German are warmly invited to apply. All students graduate with the same degree. Beginners’ German As a beginner you will follow an intensive language course designed to take you to degree level within four years. Post-A level If you already have A level German, your language classes will be at an advanced level. You will normally divide your time equally between the two subjects. A wide choice of modules in German literature, linguistics, history, politics, culture and film will enable you to tailor the course to match your interests. In history, project work is introduced in the first year and developed through to the final year when you will undertake a year-long special subject study based on primary historical sources. By the end of your course, you will have a broad knowledge of German history and culture, and will have acquired a high level of expertise in written and spoken German. Your international experience will demonstrate to employers that you are adaptable, flexible and able to cope in challenging situations.
Modules
In year one you will take 60 credits of German. The German core language module develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. If you are a beginner, you will work intensively on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. In addition, you will take a core German Studies module introducing you to the study of German linguistics, literature, history and film. If you are post-A level, you will choose further optional modules. You will also take 60 credits in History. The Learning History core module introduces you to the discipline's practical and theoretical elements and you will take modules from the early medieval period to the 20th century. In year two you will take 60 credits of German modules. Those taking post-A level German will consolidate their language skills to prepare them for the year abroad, whilst those taking Beginners' German will continue to follow an intensive language course to ensure that they are comfortable heading to a German-speaking country in their third year. You will also take modules in literature, history, politics and society, and may opt for modules in German linguistics, culture and media. In history, you will be able to select optional modules from an extensive range covering an extremely wide chronological and geographical range. Your third academic year is spent in Germany or Austria either on a programme of studies in a higher education institution, working as an assistant in a school or on a work placement. In your final year you will take 60 credits of German modules. Whether a former beginner or post-A level student, you will take the same German language classes, and graduate at the same level in German. You will develop your command of German to a high level and use it in increasingly sophisticated contexts. You will also study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics and you may choose to write a dissertation. In history you will take 60 credits of history modules. You will select a Special Subject (which involves in-depth study of a particular topic taught in seminars) and one optional module. Although German and History are taught separately you may choose a uniting theme for your final year dissertation.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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:
- RV21
- 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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A - B
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in History. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in German. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £21500* | 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
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Clearing contact details
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0330 041 5590
Additional information
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Course contact details
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