BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad
About this course
BA in European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad, a German degree focused on the history and politics of Europe alongside German language acquisition. Students spend the third year studying in German at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Required subjects: A-level grade B in German if entering the post A-level language pathway. No German required if entering the ab initio pathway. Must include grade B in German for the post A-level language pathway. There is no required subject for the ab initio pathway.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 66%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Baccalaureate: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.