BSc German
Postgraduate
In Birmingham
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Postgraduate
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Location
Birmingham
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Why choose this course? German at Aston is ranked 1st in the UK for Employability in the 2015 Complete University Guide. German at Aston is ranked Top 15 of all UK German degrees for student satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2015. 2nd (84%) for Graduate Level Destinations six months after graduation, Guardian, 2014 Fully integrated year abroad with extensive preparation and support offered Check out our German Blog to find out more about German at Aston
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4 years full-time with integrated year abroad
UCAS Code: R220
Typical Offers:
A Levels: ABB - BBB from 3 A-levels, including German Grade B. General Studies accepted. If your predicted grades are close to those stated in Aston's typical offers and if you are interested in Aston University and the courses we offer we encourage you to apply to us as one of your 5 UCAS choices. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg AS grades, GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment...
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Course programme
By the end of our programme you will be able to work effectively in a professional German-speaking environment. Our focus is on the practical application of a range of skills within their wider context. Your linguistic skills will reach near-native proficiency, acquired through a combination of up-to-date modules and a well structured and supervised year abroad. You will also acquire transferable skills such as teamwork and independent research. These will be essential for any of the career choices the course will open up for you. Teaching is conducted in a stimulating environment by internationally renowned experts in their field. Almost all courses are taught in German and provide in-depth insights into current affairs. Subject specialisms include German society, film studies, socio-linguistics, translation studies, popular culture, literature, history and politics, and business studies.
Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions.
Year 1
Core modules:
German Language Skills I (LG1001)
Introduction to the German-speaking countries (LG1038)
Postwar Germany (LG1039)
German Language Past and Present (LG1011)
German Current Affairs (LG1023)
Introduction to Language and Communication (LI1003)
Introduction to Language and Communication II (LI1007)
Introduction to Translation (LI1004)
Introduction to Film Studies (LU1002)
University Wide Language Programme
BSc German