English and German BA (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Full Time With Time Abroad

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Start date

29-SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site

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Full time with time abroad

Start date

29-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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A modern languages degree equips you with excellent communication, research, critical and evaluative skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers.English and German (BA) has a distinctive comparative literary approach for those wishing to study of German language and culture together with the English-speaking tradition and the interconnections and interactions between the two.This degree explores two rich and diverse literary and cultural traditions.There is a core German language ...Read more

A modern languages degree equips you with excellent communication, research, critical and evaluative skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers.English and German (BA) has a distinctive comparative literary approach for those wishing to study of German language and culture together with the English-speaking tradition and the interconnections and interactions between the two.This degree explores two rich and diverse literary and cultural traditions.There is a core German language module in every year of study. The first year will introduce you to English and German literature and culture though core and optional core modules.In your intermediate and final years, all English and German optional modules are open to you, spanning topics from literature and critical theory to film, history society and gender.You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.

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WUSCA ranking:
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64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
German and Scandinavian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
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German and Scandinavian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK German and Scandinavian Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Literature in English
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Samantha
25 Oct 24

It’s a place where you feel safe but it’s a bit hard to make new friends when you don’t really go to parties. In terms of study it’s a very good place to..Read more

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Izabella
28 Feb 24

Best - nice community feel to the campus, lots of support available if needed Worst - it's not central to many cities so if you live off campus it is hard to commute everyday..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

On this course you will follow a core German language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and German.Beginner route: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and A Level grade B or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

On this course you will follow a core German language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and 5 in Higher Level German.Beginner route: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined), and 5 at Higher Level or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
89%
History
51%
Drama
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
French
13%
HESA
German and Scandinavian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

German
60%
French
54%
History
32%
English Literature
32%
Spanish
26%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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