Overview

Within the German BA degree from University of Leeds you’ll become highly fluent in German, including oral proficiency, professional communication and written language. You’ll take a compulsory year abroad, where you’ll be fully immersed in the language and rapidly develop your skills through day-to-day practice. You’ll gain a unique insight into German culture and society in the 20th and 21st century and develop skills that make you highly attractive to employers.

Career opportunities

Our German graduates gain outstanding knowledge of the language and culture of one of the most important economies in Europe. Through your training in analytical and communication skills, your expertise in an important world language, and your experience of living in a German-speaking country, you’ll gain a distinctive set of skills which will prepare you for whatever career you choose.
Leeds graduates have an excellent reputation and Leeds is the 4th most targeted university in the UK by graduate recruiters (The Graduate Market in 2024).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German Language Awareness and Skills

Researching German Culture, History and Society

20th Century German History

Audio-Visual Culture

Language: Structure and Sound

World Histories

German Language Skills in Context
Culture, Critique and Othering in the German-Speaking World
Black Europe
Advanced German Language in Contemporary Discourses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: ABB
Where the post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the language is required.
Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

Other course specific tests:

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.

We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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