German and Italian (with a year abroad)
University of YorkCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) German and Italian (with a year abroad) at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn German and Italian languages, uncover the science behind communication, and spend a year abroad immersing yourself into the rich cultures and heritage of German-speaking or Italian-speaking countries. At York, we have a unique approach to studying languages. From the start, you'll be taught and assessed in German and Italian by expert staff, many of whom are native-speakers, so you'll develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Essential Subjects: German at grade B is essential. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points With 5 in Higher Level German |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,900
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £37,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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