Course Overview
Offered by University of Oxford, the BA (Hons) German provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying Modern Languages provides both practical training in written and spoken language and an extensive introduction to literature and thought written in European languages. As well as learning to write and speak the language(s) fluently, you can study a broad range of literature, or focus your studies on any period from the medieval to the present day. A wide range of other options allow you to explore subjects including linguistics, philology, film or gender studies or (in French and German) advanced translation. International tuition fees are £43,600 per year, home/UK fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA A in Modern Language(s) (if taken to A-level) Excluding General Studies (if taken) |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points with 6 6 6 at HL, including HL Modern Language(s) (if taken) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£43,600
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,050
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fee statusAnnual Course fees Home£9,790 Overseas£43,600
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £27,000 | £32,000 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £40,000 | £52,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
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Student Satisfaction
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