BA (Hons) German at University of Liverpool

German is a major language of business, commerce and science, as well as the gateway to understanding a vibrant modern multicultural society with a rich and complex past and influential cultural output. We will help you not only to become highly proficient in writing, reading, speaking and listening to contemporary German, but also to understand the society, history, politics, linguistics, culture, literature and cinema of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. German graduates are some of the most highly sought after by employers, and our German students are particularly well-placed to achieve their full potential in the workplace.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students with A level German or equivalent should normally take GRMN100U. Students with no previous experience of learning German, or with qualifications below A level, should normally take GRMN100B. Compulsory modules in year one include Introduction to Languages and Cultures, Language Awareness: Linguistics for Language Learners, Introduction to German Studies: the Making of Berlin, Texts and Their Adaptations: Project Module.

Career pathways

Studying German goes beyond preparing students for a specific career, as the skills learned offer many possibilities. The Higher Education Statistics Agency consistently records high employment levels for language graduates, and the employability of graduates in German is excellent.

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