Course Overview
Lancaster's four-year combined German Studies and Mathematics degree gives you the opportunity to learn in two highly regarded departments - our Department of European Languages and Cultures, and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, ranked sixth by The Guardian University Guide 2012.
You'll spend your third year in Germany gaining valuable first-hand experience of Germanic culture and intensive exposure to the language. The Mathematics side of your degree covers central themes of pure mathematics, including analysis, algebra, number theory and geometry.
Your degree begins with courses including German Studies (Advanced or Intensive for Beginners); Calculus, and Matrix Methods. You'll then move on to second-year subjects such as Becoming German: Post-War German Language, Culture and Identities; German Language Oral Skills, and German Language Written Skills.
In your third year, you'll complete your Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection before finishing your degree with modules covering German Language Oral Skills and German Language Written Skills.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
Lancaster University's an interesting place. It's a friendly and accepting environment, and I'm really enjoying it here.
Career opportunities
Language graduates are highly sought after by employers and Lancaster's language graduates have proven particularly employable.
Your language degree can open up career opportunities in business and cultural communications and in journalism and commentary. You could also consider the Civil Service, the Diplomatic Service, the British Council and various international agencies.
There is high demand for Mathematics graduates, with statisticians needed in government, industry and finance. Computing and accounting are other possibilities and the logical and analytical skills you'll develop can be easily transferred to a wide variety of occupations.
Continuing your studies with a postgraduate degree can lead to a career in higher education, while a professional qualification can open up areas like interpreting. Training to be a teacher is also an option and there is strong demand for teachers of Mathematics and foreign languages. You could also teach English as a foreign language, in the UK or further afield.
Entry Requirements
A-level: A(Maths or Further Maths)AB inc. German unless this is to be studied from beginners level, in which case applicants should have evidence of language-learning ability (e.g. an AS or A-level in another foreign language or GCSE grade A in a foreign language). We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: ABBBB plus Grade A at Advanced Higher Maths
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses, inc 6 in HL Maths
BTEC: DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications welcomed from mature students who can provide evidence of language-learning ability. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
IELTS: 6.5
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
