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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

History and German (W96-GER)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The DipHE History and German (W96-GER) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. By combining History with German you'll gain a good understanding of the history and cultures of European and North American countries from the later Middle Ages to contemporary times. This diploma will enable you to communicate competently with German speakers. In today's interconnected world, proficiency in a modern language opens doors to global opportunities. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Medieval European History
German Language and Communication
Modern European History since 1800
German Culture and Society
Historical Research Methods
Contemporary German-Speaking Regions
Twentieth Century European Conflict and Change
Advanced German Language Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,500£31,000£43,000
3 years£15,500£23,000£34,000
5 years£17,500£26,500£37,000

UK subject average: £55,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 58% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£55,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 52% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£55,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
62%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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