In this joint honours course you’ll study English language and literature, alongside the German language and culture. This includes modules in literature, linguistics, history and politics, as well as practical language work (na klar!). Even if you’re a beginner at German, an intensive beginners’ course will develop your language skills to degree level.
The year abroad allows you to really live and become fluent in your language, studying at a German speaking university, or working in a school or on a work placement.
For the English side, you’ll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present), and medieval languages and literatures.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a broad understanding of both German and English literature and language.
Course Details - Modules
You will normally divide your study time equally between German and English, totalling 120 credits of modules per year.
In year one, if you start with us as a beginner in German, you will work on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. If you start at post-A level, your modules are geared to improve your German language skills, and you will take options in culture, politics and linguistics.
In English, you will choose three core modules from four areas. They will give you a thorough grounding in the relevant areas and influence your studies in years two and three.
Your core language modules in year two will prepare you for your year abroad. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules covering literature, culture, history, politics and society.
In English, depending on your module choices in your first year, you will choose three modules in your second year that cover at least two areas of study.
Your third academic year is spent in Germany or Austria studying at one of our exchange universities, teaching on the British Council assistantship programme or undertaking a work placement with a company. Options available to you may depend on the details of the Brexit settlement negotiated by the UK government.
In year four everyone takes the same German language classes. You will also study optional modules from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics.
In English you will choose optional modules across at least two areas.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and the School of English, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
QR32
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including English. German also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including English and German. No language is required for beginners pathway.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the 45 credits, at least 21 should be graded Merit or above and this must include 9 credits of English graded Distinction. A Level German grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including English and German. No language is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level German (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including 5 points in English Higher Level. If studying German post A Level you will also need either 5 points in German Higher Level or 6 points in German Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level English grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level German grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level German (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level German (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level German grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including English. German also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in English. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in German. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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