German with Portuguese

This degree enables you to take a full range of German modules and to start learning Portuguese from beginners’ level (or post-GCSE maximum). By the end of the Portuguese course, you will be expected to reach B2 standard (CEFR) in this language (this approximates to A-level).

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.

You can spend your year abroad either in a German-speaking country for the whole year, or you can split your time between a German-speaking country and a Portuguese-speaking country. 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.

Portuguese is the third most spoken European language (after English and Spanish), and the fastest growing language of Europe (with Spanish). It is the official language of nine countries. Portuguese is spoken all over the world – in Europe, Africa, Asia and, of course, in South America. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world with the eighth largest economy. Portuguese is descended from Latin, and is quite closely related to Spanish, French and Italian. At Warwick, you will learn about the linguistic and cultural variations which characterise the Lusophone world.