Overview

The teaching involves not only the language, but also the arts and culture of the German-speaking countries, equipping graduates with valuable intercultural understanding and key transferable skills. So join the German (Hons) programme at University College Dublin.

The students are strongly encouraged to spend an Erasmus year abroad at a host university in Austria or Germany as part of their degree. A year abroad is a valuable experience, which allows you to perfect your language skills and to broaden your horizons.

This is recognised in the degree title itself: BA Arts students who successfully complete a year abroad graduate with a BA Arts International. If you wish to study more than one language with a built-in year abroad, consider the BA Modern Languages degree.

Careers

German is a passport to global careers. University College Dublin graduates have found lucrative employment in many different areas including:

Advertising/Business/Finance
Civil/Diplomatic Service
International Relations
Journalism
Politics
Teaching
Translating
Academia & Research
Careers in the EU

A degree in German is an ideal pathway to graduate study. Our graduate programmes include the MA in Modern Languages, MA in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Localisation, and MLitt in German. We also offer supervision for doctoral research in a range of specialised areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

German Language (including Intensive German for Ex-Beginners)

Transcultural Encounters I & II

Modernist German Literature

Translation English-German & German-English

Youth Culture in the German Democratic Republic

Contemporary German Prose

Radical Thinkers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

BS: 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, 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

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA

English, Irish, a third Language, Three other recognised subjects

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

DDD

General Entry Requirements (IB)

24

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

A Level C for Maths/Stats
IB HL5 for Maths/Stats

BS

O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BBC / BCCC / BCC
+ C AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

29

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / 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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