German and Economics

University of Warwick

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This new joint degree enables you to acquire in-depth relevant linguistic and cultural studies, including a year abroad, while developing your ability as an analyst of international economic phenomena. 50% of your degree will be in Economics and 50% in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

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Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You will have around 13 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures, often to the whole year group; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written and spoken language classes in small groups. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading the primary texts, writing essays and working on your language skills.

Our graduates work for organisations including: United Nations, the Ministry of Defence, British Airways, BBC Sussex, Nestle.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Lead European marketer, Freelance translator & Editor, German Language Teacher, Project Controller, European Graduate trainee, Events Assistant.

A level: AAB, to include A level in a modern or classical language, plus GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or equivalent.

IB: 36 points, including 5 at IB Higher Level in a modern or classical language, plus either GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or 5 in Higher Level/6 in Standard Level Maths.

Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Subjects

  • German Language
  • Business Studies
  • Teaching
  • Business School
  • Operations Management
  • Quantitative
  • Analysis
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Pathologies

Course programme

We offer a wide variety of modules exploring German language, culture, society and history as well as economics.

Year One
  • Modern German Language I or Modern German Language for Beginners
  • Economics 1 (EC107)
  • Quantitative Techniques (EC120)
Optional Modules
  • Choose one of the following two German Studies option modules
  • The Changing Face of Germany in Film and Text
  • Aspects of German Culture in the Age of Revolution
Year Two/Three
  • Modern German Language 2 or Modern German Language 2 (Postbeginners)
  • Economics 2 (EC204)
Optional Modules
  • Intermediate Year German Studies Modules
  • Applied Econometrics (EC203)
  • Econometrics 1 (EC226)
Year Two/Three - Spent Abroad

Year Four
  • Modern German Language III
  • Research in Applied Economics (using language) (EC331)
Optional Modules
  • Final Year German Studies Modules
  • Option module from Economics
How will I learn?

You will have around 13 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures, often to the whole year group; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written and spoken language classes in small groups. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading the primary texts, writing essays and working on your language skills.

How will I be assessed?

We will track your progress through language assignments, essays, presentations, portfolio submissions and examinations (written and oral). Throughout your course you will receive detailed, personalised feedback to help you to improve your skills.

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