This course, combining history with degree-level study in German language and culture, is open to beginners in German as well as post-A level students. Absolute beginners, GCSE, AS (all beginners’ pathway), or A level students (advanced pathway) in German are warmly invited to apply. All students graduate with the same degree.
**Beginners’ German**
As a beginner you will follow an intensive language course designed to take you to degree level within four years.
**Post-A level**
If you already have A level German, your language classes will be at an advanced level.
You will normally divide your time equally between the two subjects. A wide choice of modules in German literature, linguistics, history, politics, culture and film will enable you to tailor the course to match your interests. In history, project work is introduced in the first year and developed through to the final year when you will undertake a year-long special subject study based on primary historical sources.
By the end of your course, you will have a broad knowledge of German history and culture, and will have acquired a high level of expertise in written and spoken German. Your international experience will demonstrate to employers that you are adaptable, flexible and able to cope in challenging situations.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will take 60 credits of German. The German core language module develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. If you are a beginner, you will work intensively on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. In addition, you will take a core German Studies module introducing you to the study of German linguistics, literature, history and film. If you are post-A level, you will choose further optional modules.
You will also take 60 credits in History. The Learning History core module introduces you to the discipline's practical and theoretical elements and you will take modules from the early medieval period to the 20th century.
In year two you will take 60 credits of German modules. Those taking post-A level German will consolidate their language skills to prepare them for the year abroad, whilst those taking Beginners' German will continue to follow an intensive language course to ensure that they are comfortable heading to a German-speaking country in their third year.
You will also take modules in literature, history, politics and society, and may opt for modules in German linguistics, culture and media.
In history, you will be able to select optional modules from an extensive range covering an extremely wide chronological and geographical range.
Your third academic year is spent in Germany or Austria either on a programme of studies in a higher education institution, working as an assistant in a school or on a work placement.
In your final year you will take 60 credits of German modules. Whether a former beginner or post-A level student, you will take the same German language classes, and graduate at the same level in German. You will develop your command of German to a high level and use it in increasingly sophisticated contexts. You will also study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics and you may choose to write a dissertation.
In history you will take 60 credits of history modules. You will select a Special Subject (which involves in-depth study of a particular topic taught in seminars) and one optional module.
Although German and History are taught separately you may choose a uniting theme for your final year dissertation.
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:
RV21
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 History. 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 History 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 History 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 History and German. No language is required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History (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 History at Higher Level. If studying German post A Level you will also need either 5 points in German Higher Level or 6 points in German at Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level History 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 History (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 History (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 History 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 History. German also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in History. 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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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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