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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
The four-year German BA encompasses intense study of German language and culture from the earliest times to the present. This programme combines a strong emphasis on linguistic competence with an exceptional breadth of research-led teaching, offering a detailed understanding of the development of German culture and society. Studying German at UCL provides access to a broad range of subject areas, an innovative approach to learning and a rich tradition of research. Academic staff are prominent in their fields with expertise in medieval comedy, film and documentary-making, history, sociolinguistics, women's writing and Austrian literature. Students play an active role in the department, organising an annual German play and hosting high-profile events. Some recent examples have included debates on EU expansion and Jewish identity in Germany. Resources within ten minutes' walk include the British Library, the Institute for Germanic and Romance Studies, the German Historical Institute and the Wiener Library.
You will spend your third year abroad in a German-speaking country. You can participate in a university placement with one of our partner universities, undertake a work placement or British Council language assistantship abroad (subject to availability/ approval), to make the most of your cultural and linguistic immersion. The experiences and skills developed while abroad further academic and personal development, cultural and social awareness, provide a foundation for further study and enhance career prospects.
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