Course Overview
Lancaster's four-year German Studies and Politics degree is taught jointly by our Department of European Languages and Cultures - ranked in the UK top ten by The Complete University Guide 2011 - and our Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion - ranked first in the Northwest by The Guardian University Guide 2011. This degree includes a year studying or working in a German-speaking country.
Your German language studies are complemented by options exploring the country's history, politics society and culture. In Politics, you'll gain a sound understanding of the key concerns and concepts of Politics and International Relations.
You'll begin your degree with courses including German Language (Intensive for Beginners or Advanced) and Understanding Politics and Governance. In your second and final years, you'll be able to take modules such as Becoming German: Identity Formation in Modern German Society and Culture, and Literature and Fame in Contemporary Germany. Your Politics courses include Modern Political Thought; Politics of Development, and Politics of the European Union.
In your third year, you'll complete your Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection before returning to Lancaster to finish your degree.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
This department has brought me wonderful opportunites, excellent tuition and chance to explore languages and cultures beyond the lecture theatres.
Career opportunities
Employers increasingly look for languages and combining German with Politics opens up many careers. European politics, journalism and commentary are viable, as are management and Europe-oriented sales and marketing. With strong language skills, you could also consider the Civil Service, the Diplomatic Service, the British Council and various international agencies.
You might also consider continuing your studies to a higher level. Lancaster's postgraduate degrees open up opportunities in higher education and our professional qualifications are suitable for careers such as interpreting. Many of our graduates train to teach German or English as a foreign language, either in the UK or further afield.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB 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).
General Studies: Accepted as one of the 3 best grades, if 4 A-levels presented
Preference: A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
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 3 HL subjects.
BTEC: DDD/DDM
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.
