English and German

English and German is a degree which has a strong and distinctive comparative literary approach for those wishing to pursue a study of German language and culture together with the English-speaking tradition and the interconnections and interactions between the two.

Germany has always been at the heart of the European intellectual tradition and is now the driving force of its economy and the EU. Our modules reflect the range and diversity of Germany’s culture, history and society. Intensive language work from advanced or beginner level opens up the richness of German language and cultural life, enabling you to graduate as a highly qualified linguist with intercultural skills and a deep understanding of key issues and developments in Germany’s past and present.

Core modules that focus on aspects of German culture, society, literature, film and history in your first year feed into a range of themed options in the following year. Your year abroad is normally in year 3, spent either as a language assistant, or working or studying at one of our partner universities (including Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Dresden and many more). We hold a residential course in Germany, open to all of our students on their year abroad. In the final year, we offer research-led modules taught by experts in their field and supported by the wealth of material in our Transnational Resources Centre.