Course Summary

In choosing to study History and German Degree at Aberystwyth University you will combine two valuable subjects. You will immerse yourself in a broad range of historical periods, and gain an understanding of how and why the world has evolved the way it has. This course is student-focused and you will be able to build on your existing knowledge of history whilst pursuing what fundamentally interests you. Our History graduates are sought by employers for their highly-developed research, analysis, teamwork and communications abilities. It will also provide you with a thorough understanding of the German language, and a deep understanding of the literature and culture. You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of the expert staff in both departments. You will emerge with real world capabilities, enabling you to shape your future and develop the career you deserve. Why study German with History at Aberystwyth University? From the off-set, you will receive 4 hours of language work per week. This includes reading/writing, aural, listening and translation. These four areas of linguistic development provides you with the solid foundation to increase your fluency competencies in German. History at Aberystwyth has been taught since 1872, making our department the most established and foremost in Britain. This degree is also available to students who wish to study German at the beginners level. At beginners level and in your first year, you will be taught differently to the students who are entering the course at an advanced level (A level or equivalent) will receive intensive language classes bringing you to the same linguistic level as our advanced students. In your second and final year, you will be continuing the course with all advanced students. In addition to linguistic classes, we offer all students core and optional modules that expose you to literature, culture, language, politics, and business. In the Department of History and Welsh History, our teaching is innovative and research-based. This means that you will have the opportunity to explore specialisms in History which include early medieval period to the present day, ranging from four continents, and embracing political, social, economic and cultural history. The combination of the two subjects German and History are a perfect match with the departmental research projects. As a student in the History department, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Second World War from a historical perspective but also immerse yourself in the German culture and literature that is taught in various modules from the Department of Modern Languages. The University also benefits from the National Library Wales which is located next to our Penglais campus, is a copyright library (one of five copyright Libraries across the UK). This facility provides you the opportunity to discover a wealth of historical archives to explore for your future projects. All students in our department thrive in our multilingual environment. As a vibrant University, we attract students from all corners of the world. Many of our staff who will teach you are native speakers of the target language that they speak. We also teach most of our modules and classes through the target language, therefore the combination of departmental life and academic development will ensure that you have maximum exposure to the target languages that you're learning. The highlight of this degree for all of our students is the year abroad. You will be required to spend your year abroad (your third year) in Germany or Austria. Some students opt to spend their time equally studying with our partnered Universities in Germany or Austria. Others have spent their time undertaking a paid or unpaid work experience placement in the two countries. Find out what your options are by visiting our Studying Abroad page.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: A40

Campus Name: Main Site (Aberystwyth)

Campus code:

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

To include a B in A-level German (unless to be studied as a beginner).

To include a B in A-level German (unless to be studied as a beginner).

Pass in Access qualification in a relevant subject with Merit in 50% of units at level 3.

To include 5 points in German at Higher Level (unless to be studied as a beginner).

To include a B in A-level German (unless to be studied as a beginner).

Aberystwyth University welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right and considers completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be equivalent to an A level grade.

Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 With minimum 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic 62.0 With minimum scores of 51 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT) 88.0 With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

If you are an international student needing more information about the English Language requirement for your course (e.g. country-specific English Language tests, Partner Institution tests, EU/EEA English Language qualifications where the school curriculum is taught in a native language) please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
EU 14300.0 Year 1
International 14300.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards. Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

Provider information

Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
United Kingdom
SY23 3FL

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