The European Studies (German pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a German perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Germany. This will prepare you for the third year, which is typically taught and examined in German at Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin our current German partner.
Key benefits
- No prior knowledge of German is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.
- Taught by research-active, multi-nati...
The European Studies (German pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a German perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Germany. This will prepare you for the third year, which is typically taught and examined in German at Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin our current German partner.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- No prior knowledge of German is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation.<br/><br/><br/>- Your third-year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in German culture and society.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, opening up career opportunities in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.<br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RR82
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:12,P:0 German ab initio pathway: Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject). Standard pathway: As above, but note that applicants will also need to have studied A Level German at Grade B (or equivalent). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level German for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Must include German. Applicants for the ab initio pathway do not need German. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade B in Advanced Higher German. Applicants for the ab initio pathway do not need German. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include German. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include German (except for candidates for the ab initio German pathway). T LevelNot Accepted |
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