German Studies and History (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through engagement with texts and artefacts crossing continents and centuries, German Studies and History (Hons) at Lancaster University will immerse you in language, culture and history.

Why choose German Studies and History at Lancaster?

• Study in historic Lancaster, a city steeped in centuries of vibrant history and culture
• Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency
• Build the skills to hunt down and analyse evidence. Hone your expertise in critical thinking and persuasive argument
• Address the challenges of our world - past, present and future, also exploring how important global issues affect the German-speaking world, such as environmental challenges and climate change, war, politics, health and human rights

• Consolidate your expertise in German by spending year three studying in a German-speaking country or gaining valuable experience through a work placement in a German language environment

Careers

By studying German Studies and History at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. With your awareness of societies across the world, you’ll be in high demand in roles which require collaboration, communication, leadership skills and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and the interpretation of evidence.

Graduates of this programme might choose to pursue careers in roles such as:

• Speech and language therapists
• Intelligence analyst linguists
• Civil servant or diplomatic service officer
• Language teachers
• Global supply chain managers
• Marketing professionals
• Translators or interpreters
• Journalists
• Book editors
• Teachers
• Heritage and Museums managers

Many of our students take their skills to the next level by continuing with postgraduate studies.