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German Studies: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
German Studies: University of Birmingham, CELC/Department of German Studies, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Cultural Studies
Duration 
4 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 5996
E-mail 

ger...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.german.bham.ac.uk



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Studying German at Birmingham helps you achieve a high standard of fluency in spoken and written German. It also allows you to develop the analytical skills which will enable you to explore, in depth, some of the many areas – literary, political, cultural – in which the German-speaking countries have contributed to European life.

The German Department has ten full-time members of staff, three of whom are native German speakers. The staff’s teaching and research interests cover the whole spectrum of German Studies from the earliest times right up to the present. With an annual intake of around 50 undergraduate students following a variety of degree programmes, we are one of the larger German departments in the UK, yet we are still small enough to provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

First year

You embark upon a structured language course that leads you by stages from what you have learned at school or college up to final degree level. You are also introduced to German literature, history and linguistics (both contemporary and historical).

Second year

As well as continuing to develop your language skills, you also study special topics chosen from a wide range of courses in the fields of German literature, film and theatre, gender studies, history, society, politics, culture and linguistics.

Year abroad

Your year abroad in the third year is compulsory. Most of our students spend it (via the EU-funded Erasmus/Socrates scheme) at one of our many partner universities in Germany or Austria, although some prefer to work in a German-speaking country as British Council language assistants teaching English in a school/college.

Fourth year

Your fourth and final year of your degree consists of an advanced practical language element (oral work, translation both into and out of German, and essay writing in German), together with a number of optional courses in German literature (both modern and medieval), history, society, politics, philosophy, linguistics and philology.

Teaching and assessment

Most teaching takes place in small groups (language classes, seminars and tutorials), although there are a small number of formal lectures in the first two years. Your work in the department is evaluated by a combination of end-of-year examinations and continuous assessment.

Career opportunities

Thanks to the linguistic, critical and inter-cultural skills they acquire, our graduates are sought after by employers in all areas. This will continue as the eastward expansion of the European Union increases Germany’s political and economic importance.

Other ways to study German

In addition to the Single Honours programme, German Studies is available:

  • As half of a Joint Honours degree
  • As part of the BA Modern Languages
  • As part of the BA programmes in:
    • Modern Languages and European Studies (Politics)
    • Modern Languages and European Studies (Society, Culture and History)
    • Modern Languages with Business Studies
    • Modern Languages with Film Studies
    • Modern Languages (TEFL)
  • As a Major subject in the BA programmes in:
    • Modern Languages with English Literature
    • Modern Languages with Mathematics
    • Modern Languages with Music
    • Modern Languages with Psychology
    • Modern Languages with Theatre Studies
  • As a Minor subject in the following programmes:
    • Culture, Society and Communication (Europe) with a Modern Language BA
    • Economics with German BSc
    • European Business Management BA
    • International Business with German BSc
    • International Studies with German BA
    • Law with German LLB
    • Money, Banking and Finance with German BSc

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: BBC
  • Required subjects and grades: A level German grade B
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 30–32 points including German at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

A course booklet for German is available via email: german@bham.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)121 414 5996

Contact details

  • Admissions Tutor: Mr Robert Evans
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 5996/6182
  • Email: german@bham.ac.uk

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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