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BA (Hons) German Studies and English Literature at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our German Studies and English Literature degree at Lancaster immerses you in a dynamic exploration of two complementary disciplines, bridging cultures through language and literature. In your study of English Literature, you’ll read the greats as well as the voices that history has overlooked. You ’ll read widely, closely, and deeply, experiencing literature in a host of new and immersive ways.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Affairs  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Literature and Place, Literature in Time, Beginners Languages (CEFR A1/A2) 1, Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 1. Year 2 core modules: Critical Practice, Critical Theory, Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 2, Advancing in Languages (CEFR B2 / HSK 5) - 2. Year 3 core modules: Global Engagement Year (CEFR B2/C1 or HSK 5/6). Year 4 core modules: Becoming Proficient in Languages (CEFR C1/C2 / HSK 6/6) - 3, English Literature Dissertation.

Career pathways

By studying German Studies and English Literature at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of transferable skills that are vital to employers, opening doors to a wide range of career destinations. You will be in high demand in roles which require clarity of writing, persuasive argumentation, collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include grade B in German, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language. Access to HE Diploma: Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. This should include grade B in German, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL German or other appropriate evidence of language learning ability. T levels: Distinction overall accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. A GCSE grade 7/A in a relevant language may meet the subject requirement for this programme, if not studied to A level or equivalent. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. Important information: You will not be able to study a language if you are an L1 speaker of that language, or if you are fluent above CEFR B2. You will typically not be able to study a language from beginners' level if you have studied it to A level or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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