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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RR82
European Studies: German Pathway with a Year Abroad
King's College London, University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£32,100Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) European Studies: German Pathway with a Year Abroad at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This European Studies (German Pathway) BA will teach you all about the history and politics of Europe and equip you with the language skills to truly understand the German perspective. You’ll spend a year studying in German at a Berlin university and graduate as both a German speaker and an expert in European Studies. Key benefits - Become a German speaker, even if you’ve never studied it before, with the ab-initio pathway. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
German Language Fundamentals
Modern European History
Contemporary German Politics and Society
European Integration and EU Institutions
German Culture and Identity
Comparative European Government Systems
Advanced German Language and Communication
Research Methods in European Studies
UCAS Code:RR82
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Must include German at grade B for standard pathway. No German required for Ab Initio pathway (language beginners or intermediate). Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 33 points 33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level German for the standard pathway. The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,100
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£128,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,000 | £47,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
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💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
25%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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