BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with German

The BA Liberal Arts (German) at the University of York is a comprehensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary education. It combines rigorous academic inquiry with flexibility, allowing students to broaden their understanding of global issues while studying German. Students have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country further enhancing their language skills and cultural understanding.Course Content: This comprehensive course covers a diverse range of subjects. Starting from the basics, students will learn German language and deepen their understanding of German culture, history, and society. Alongside this, they can also choose modules from a range of disciplines including Literature, Politics, Philosophy, Art History and more. There are also core skills modules where students will gain a background in critical thinking and research methods.Key Modules: Key modules that make the foundation of this course include 'German Core Language', 'Modern Germany: Culture, Society and Politics', 'Beginnings in German', 'Advanced German' and 'Critical and Comparative Approaches'. There also exist a number of optional modules enabling students to curate their academic journey in line with their individual interests.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA Liberal Arts (German) course can expect a wide range of career prospects. They are well equipped for roles in international business, education, law, journalism, and the public sector. A strong grounding in German language and culture is an asset in any career with an international perspective.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.