German

German is the native language of more than 90 million people. It is an important language of trade, with Germany the third largest economy and second largest exporter in the world.

Knowledge of German also gives you access to a rich literary, intellectual and cultural tradition. German thought and culture has made a major contribution to Western science, philosophy, theology, music and art.

German and your career

Graduates in German work as teachers, librarians, in managerial positions, in government service (such as foreign affairs and trade), in tourism, business and industry.

Study options in German

German is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and is taught by the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics.

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Undergraduate study

Find out what undergraduate study in German involves.
First time enrolment in language courses

Find out more about enrolling in a German language course for the first time.
Stage I courses

The Stage I courses you can take as part of German.
Stage II courses

The Stage II courses you can take as part of German.
Stage III courses

The Stage III courses you can take as part of German.
Postgraduate study

Opportunities for postgraduate study in German.
Postgraduate courses

The postgraduate courses you can take as part of German.
PhD in German

Find out about doctoral study in German.
German in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics

German is located within the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics.
FindaThesis

Find a supervisor for your postgraduate research in German.

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