Need-based
Sanctuary Scholarship
University of Leeds · Undergraduate
£10,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leeds, the BA (Hons) German provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course allows you to develop professional-level language skills in German, whether you’re a beginner or have prior knowledge. You’ll become highly fluent in German, including oral proficiency, professional communication and written language. You’ll take a compulsory year abroad, where you’ll be fully immersed in the language and rapidly develop your skills through day-to-day practice. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
German Language Skills: Foundation and Development
Contemporary German Society and Culture
German Literature and Textual Analysis
Translation Theory and Practice
German History and Politics in the Modern Era
Advanced Oral and Professional Communication
Year Abroad: Immersive Language and Cultural Experience
Gender
Identity and Representation in German-Speaking Cultures
UCAS Code:R220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Where the post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ 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
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£26,500
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 Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £34,000 | £45,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
65%Working
20%Studying
5%Work & Study
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
62%Learning resources
91%Student voice
57%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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