BA English and German
About this course
BA in English and German, an English and German degree combining language study with comparative literature across two distinct cultural traditions. The course includes a year abroad spent studying, working, or acting as a language assistant at an overseas partner institution. Students take a core German language module in every year of study, with German available at beginner, post-beginner, or advanced levels. The first year introduces literature and culture from both traditions through core and optional core modules. Intermediate and final years open up all English and German optional modules spanning literature, critical theory, history, politics, linguistics, philosophy, and film. In the final year, students may complete a dissertation, which can address a comparative topic covering both English and German literature.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and German. IB: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and 5 in Higher Level German.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 8 offers from 8 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 5 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: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and German at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £47,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and German at University of Warwick do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and German at University of Warwick?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and German at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and German at University of Warwick?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 8 offers from 8 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English and German at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and German at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.