German and History BA (Hons)

Course Overview - German and History BA (Hons)

This course, combining history with degree-level study in German language and culture, is open to beginners in German as well as post-A level students. If you’re passionate about history but also dream of spending time in Germany and becoming fluent in the language – how do you choose which degree to study? We say, choose both!

This joint honours course allows you to combine your curiosity for human experience with your love of communicating in another language.

Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

RV21

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including History and German. No language is required for beginners pathway.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

To including 9 Level 3 credits of History graded Distinction. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

or 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 5 points in History at Higher Level. If taking then 5 points in German Higher Level or 6 points in German at Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

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

DDD

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level History grade B required. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

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

DD

and A Level grade B in History. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

Including History and German. No language is required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Including M2 in History. German also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

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

D

and A Level grades BB including History. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway.

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

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

A level

A,B,B

Including History. German also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level German grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.

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