Overview

The German course from the University of Limerick offers students a window into wider European culture. Students develop great enthusiasm for their subject, not least because of the many opportunities for work placements in top Austrian, German and Swiss companies and the exciting possibilities of studying as an ERASMUS student at one of our many German-speaking partner universities.

Our classes are typically taught through the medium of German, using up-to-date teaching methods and the latest educational technologies.

You can also take advantage of one-to-one sessions with native speakers, discussion groups, movie evenings, and lectures and readings by visiting authors and academics. Our research expertise in language learning and German Studies (including GDR studies, crime fiction, exile and intercultural studies) feeds directly into our teaching.

We have the only Centre for Irish-German Studies in Europe and are active in interdisciplinary research in the Centre for Applied Language Studies, the Centre for European Studies and the Ralahine Centre for Utopian Studies.

Career opportunities:

Teaching

International Business

European and Irish public service

Arts and Cultural Institutions

Translating

Tourism

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

German
German Language and Society
Romanticism, its Background and Its Legacy
German Literature and Culture: The 19th Century
Current Trends in German Literature and Culture
German Language and Society 4: Germany Past and Present

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 11 other Bachelors in German and Scandinavian studies in Ireland

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

In addition, students wishing to study a Language must hold a minimum H4 grade in that language, with the exception of beginners German or beginners Spanish where a H4 grade in a language other than English is required. Specialist requirement in Mathematics also for those studying Economics or Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16900 EUR / year

≈ 16900 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2558 EUR / year

≈ 2558 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

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