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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R220

German

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MA (Hons) German provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. German involves the study of a key European language and its culture. At Glasgow we provide a wide spectrum of teaching, ranging from the 18th century to contemporary culture. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? You will combine the study of language and culture in courses that focus on using German in practical and professional contexts, which makes our graduates stand out when applying for jobs. International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

German Language Skills: Foundation
German Literature from Goethe to the Present
Contemporary German Culture and Society
Professional German Communication
German History and Cultural Context
Advanced German Grammar and Stylistics
Translation Theory and Practice
Independent Research Project in German Studies
UCAS Code:R220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,500£31,000
3 years£17,000£23,500£29,500
5 years£22,500£29,000£36,000

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

62%Working
9%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
65%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
92%
Learning opportunities
63%
Assessment and feedback
54%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
51%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers German as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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