German BA (Hons)

Course Overview - German BA (Hons)

This course allows you to develop professional-level language skills in German, whether you’re a beginner or have prior knowledge.

You’ll become highly fluent in German, including oral proficiency, professional communication and written language. You’ll take a compulsory year abroad, where you’ll be fully immersed in the language and rapidly develop your skills through day-to-day practice. You’ll gain a unique insight into German culture and society in the 20th and 21st century and develop skills that make you highly attractive to employers.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

24/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Application Details

Course Code

R220

Institution Code

L23

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers OR AABBBB in Highers. Where the post-A level language route is taken, B in Advanced Higher in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

Where the post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M1,M1,M2

Where the post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

Extended Project

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

A level

A,B,B

Where the post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

T Level

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

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