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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R210
German Studies
University of ManchesterManchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) German Studies at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA German Studies is open to complete German language beginners (ab initio) and post-A-level standard German speakers. The language element of this course is complemented by a variety of other subject areas, including linguistics, and a wide range of cultural and historical units that use German-language sources to improve your language competence, as well as your wider knowledge of German-speaking countries. Specialisms in German include historical and contemporary linguistics, literary studies, screen studies, gender and sexuality, modern cultural history, minority cultures and Holocaust ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
German Language Fundamentals
Medieval and Early Modern German Literature
Contemporary German Culture and Society
German Linguistics and Language Analysis
Twentieth-Century German History and Identity
Screen Studies and German Cinema
Gender and Sexuality in German-Speaking Cultures
Holocaust Studies and Memory in German Contexts
UCAS Code:R210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including one essay based/humanities subject. We offer German language from Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level German we require grade B or above and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based subject. We offer German language from Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level German we require grade B or above and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£45,000
Home Student Fee
£2,619
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 Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £39,500 |
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
£26,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-02 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
64%Working
14%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-02 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
90%Student voice
80%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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