German BA (Hons)

Course Overview - German BA (Hons)

Do you want to equip yourself with a knowledge and understanding of this vital European language and understand the impact the country has had on the world? Our BA in German offers one of the widest ranges of modules in the UK in German and Austrian literature, culture, media, history, politics, society, and linguistics. The flexibility of this degree course allows you to narrow your focus or pursue a broad range of subjects according to your interests.

If you have an A Level in German, you will continue to develop your language skills to degree level. If you are a beginner...

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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

R220

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 German for post A Level pathway. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. If taking then Higher Level 5 in German or Standard Level 6 in German (B Programme).

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

DDD

A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.

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. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

Including German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification 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 German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification 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.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including German if taking post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

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

D

and A Level grades BB. A Level German grade B required for post A Level pathway. Beginners pathway available for those with no language.

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

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

A level

A,B,B

Including German if taking post A Level. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

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