BA (Hons) German Studies

The German Studies BA (Hons) course at Lancaster University provides students with in-depth knowledge of German language, culture, society, and history. This comprehensive undergraduate program spans four years, including a year studying or working in a German-speaking country, thereby preparing students for a global setting or an international career.Course Content: In the first year, core modules cover the study of German language at various levels from beginners to advanced, and introductory courses in German culture and society. In the second year, students delve into German society, culture, politics, and history with a focus on contemporary and historical German speaking countries. The third year is spent either studying or working abroad wherein students experience a full immersion into the German language and culture, enhancing their confidence and language skills in a professional context. The final year includes specialised studies such as translation and interpreting, German cinema, travel writing and the culture of memory in Germany. The course culminates in a dissertation; a personal research project on a German contemporary topic of the student's choice.Key Modules: Some of the core modules in this course include 'German Culture and Ideas', 'The Making of Modern Germany, 1914 to the Present', 'Advanced German Language', 'German Cinema', 'Translation Studies', 'Travel Writing in the German-Speaking World' and 'The Culture of Memory in Germany: Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future'. Future Careers: This course prepares students for a successful career in a variety of professional fields including translation, interpreting, teaching, media and culture, international relations, and more. Graduates have gone on to work in international institutions, multinational corporations, government bodies and NGOs among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.