BA English and German

Are you intellectually ambitious and motivated by a love of languages and texts? If so, you'll be ideally suited to study on our joint honours English and German course, in which you will develop skills in a highly sought-after language while exploring German and English literature and culture.

Your time will be divided equally between these two complementary subjects, in which you'll discover parallels and points of comparison throughout the course. In English, you'll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present) and medieval language and literature. On the German side, alongside core modules in the German language (from beginners' level or post-A level) which take you to degree level by your final year, you will get to know German culture in all its vibrancy, including modules in history, literature, politics and society and cinema.

The year abroad allows you to experience real life in a German-speaking environment. honing your language skills and gaining valuable international experience. You'll have the option of studying at a German-speaking university, working in a school or undertaking a work placement.

By the end of the course you will have expertise in German and English language and culture and skills in analysing different texts and communicating your ideas.

Find out more about the School of English and the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.