BA German
About this course
BA in German, a German degree focused on language proficiency and the study of cultural history and society. The course includes a compulsory third year spent studying abroad. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories, Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics, Theories and Methods in Film and Media Studies, Mediatising Dissent, Introduction to German Studies 1, and Introduction to German Studies 2. Second-year students select from optional modules such as The Power of Maps, Nationalism and Ethnicity in Contemporary Europe, Utopias and Dystopias in Literature, Theatre Translations and Adaptations, Introduction to Film Genre, Topics in Popular Film and Media, Aspects of European Thought, Cultures of Conflict, Topics in Linguistics I, and Topics in Linguistics II. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year focuses on advanced linguistic competence with compulsory modules Advanced German Translation and Discussion and Essay in German. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas like German Political and Social Thought, History and Representation: The Holocaust as a Case Study, Austrian Literature 1890 - 1938: from Empire to Republic, Language, Power and Ideology, Surveillance, Weimar and Nazi Film, War and Violence in Twentieth Century Germany, and The Writing of WG Sebald.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (German required.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, including German, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 12 offers from 13 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics
- Theories and Methods in Film and Media Studies
- Mediatising Dissent
- Introduction to German Studies 1
- Introduction to German Studies 2
- Modern German Language and Culture
- German for Beginners 1
- The Power of Maps
- Nationalism and Ethnicity in Contemporary Europe
- Utopias and Dystopias in Literature
- Theatre Translations and Adaptations
- Introduction to Film Genre
- Topics in Popular Film and Media
- Aspects of European Thought
- Cultures of Conflict
- Topics in Linguistics I
- Topics in Linguistics II
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced German Translation
- Discussion and Essay in German
- German Political and Social Thought
- History and Representation: The Holocaust as a Case Study
- Austrian Literature 1890 - 1938: from Empire to Republic
- Language, Power and Ideology
- Surveillance
- Weimar and Nazi Film
- War and Violence in Twentieth Century Germany
- The Writing of WG Sebald
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA German at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA German at University College London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA German at University College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA German at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA German at University College London?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 12 offers from 13 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA German at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA German at University College London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.