BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad)
About this course
BA (Hons) Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) is a business management degree that combines core corporate disciplines with the study of the German language and cultural contexts. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory third year spent abroad studying at an international university or undertaking a work placement in a German-speaking environment. The first year introduces foundational principles through modules such as Introduction to Business Ethics and Sustainability, Business Accounting, Research in the Age of Disinformation, and Marketing Principles and Practice, alongside language instruction suited to the student's entry level. The second year expands into organisational dynamics and planning with modules including Business Planning and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Behaviour in Organisations, Employee Relations, and Strategy, Management and Society, complemented by options like The Berlin Republic. In the final year, students complete advanced studies such as Management in the Twenty-First Century and Responsible Business and Management: Accountability in the International Political Economy, while tailoring their degree through a broad selection of optional modules covering areas like Supply Chain Management, Company Law, and Leadership in Practice, or by undertaking a Dissertation or Business Consultancy Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points BTEC: DDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
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: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 23%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Business Accounting
- Research in the Age of Disinformation
- Marketing Principles and Practice
- German Language and Cultures: Upper intermediate
- Understanding German-speaking Cultures and Societies (Post A-level)
- Intensive German Language and Cultures: Beginner
- Understanding German-speaking Cultures and Societies (ab initio)
- Business Planning and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Behaviour in Organisations
- Employee Relations
- Strategy, Management and Society
- German Language and Cultures: Advanced
- The Berlin Republic
- World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
- Management in the Twenty-First Century
- Responsible Business and Management: Accountability in the International Political Economy
- German Language and Cultures: Proficient
- The Literature and Art of Management
- The Dark Side of Organisation
- Managing Professional Services Firms
- Leadership in Practice
- Innovation and Firm Competitiveness
- Globalisation, Politics and Culture
- International Perspectives on Leaders and Leadership
- Applied HR, Business and Society
- Industrial and Corporate Change
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Consultancy Project
- Company Law
- Managing Diversity
- Sustainability and Business
- Management, Technology and Society
- International and Comparative Employment Relations
- Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Strategic Management of Risk
- Marketing and Innovation Management
- Managing and Leading Change
- Dissertation
- Modern German Language: Context, Trends and Conflicts
- World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
- Independent Study in Languages and Cultures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,500.
What do graduates of BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York 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 Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) at University of York?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.