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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LR22

German and Politics (4 years)

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BA (Hons) German and Politics (4 years) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop high-level German language skills and gain insight into the workings of today’s increasingly globalised world. This four-year degree programme is jointly taught by the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film and the School of Politics and International Relations, and combines two different, but often complementary, areas of interest. No prior knowledge of German is required. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

German Language: Foundation
Contemporary German Politics
European Political Systems
German Cultural Studies
Advanced German Communication
International Relations Theory
German History and Society
Comparative Politics in Europe
UCAS Code:LR22
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Including one essay based A level in a humanities or social science subject Applicants will also be expected to have a GCSE in a language or have experience of learning a language other than your mother tongue. Excluded subject - General Studies and Critical Thinking

International Baccalaureate

30 points

55,5 in HL subjects Applicants will also be expected to have a GCSE or equivalent in a language or have experience of learning a language other than your mother tongue

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.575.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£107,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£33,000£35,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£32,000
5 years£25,500£31,000£41,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
91%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers German and Politics (4 years) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#16UK Ranking
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