German Studies BA
ABB at A level, German; graduates earn a median £27,500 three years on.
German · 95% of entrants came with A levels · 95% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: BBB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1German
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 32 points32 to include 5 in Higher Level German. | 5 in Higher Level German |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A level German. | — |
| Advanced Highers | ABAB in two Advanced Highers including German, and BBB in three further Highers subjects. | German, and BBB in three further Highers subjects |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: language & communication 47% · transversal skills 21% · arts & humanities 18% · social & cultural skills 8%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
- Modern German Language I
What you learn (8)
- apply core rules of German grammar accurately
- use grammar reference resources to verify syntax
- explain difficulties of translating German into English
- apply a range of translation strategies to German texts
- proofread written work for grammatical and lexical accuracy
- identify likely syntactic and lexical pitfalls when reading German
- communicate orally in German on familiar topics
- write in German on familiar topics
- Provincial - Pariah - Powerhouse: Reading German-language Culture in a Global Perspective
What you learn (8)
- identify distinctive features of other cultures
- use the target language to understand cultural material
- describe features of a foreign culture and society
- explain how historical turning points shaped German identity and global culture
- describe conventions of different literary and media genres studied
- discuss topics using sources from various media in formal and informal contexts
- evaluate primary texts and secondary literature critically
- apply knowledge from lectures and seminars to conduct independent research
- Independent project in modern languages
What you learn (6)
- identify suitable primary sources for independent research
- identify suitable secondary sources for independent research
- incorporate ongoing feedback to refine academic work
- describe challenges facing modern languages study in higher education
- apply ICT tools to produce project materials
- analyse complex cultural themes linked to the studied language
Year 2 · 1 core, 4 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern German Language II
What you learn (11)
- apply advanced grammar rules accurately in German
- produce advanced written texts in German
- interpret a variety of German document types
- analyse translation challenges involving syntax, register and idiom
- translate texts between German and English
- communicate fluently and idiomatically in spoken German
- interpret spoken German accurately
- describe aspects of contemporary German society and culture
- explain intercultural issues linked to German culture
- proof-read German texts systematically for accuracy
- apply independent strategies to continue learning German
4 optional modules
- The Strange World of Franz Kafka's Short Stories
What you learn (3)
- evaluate formal and stylistic features of Kafka's short prose
- situate Kafka's stories within their social and historical context
- evaluate Kafka's influence on modern German literature using scholarly sources
- Film in the Weimar Republic and under National Socialism
What you learn (3)
- evaluate the evolution of cinematic form across the Weimar and Nazi eras
- relate selected films to their historical and political background
- explain how film served as an instrument of cultural policy under different regimes
- Violent Women in the German Cultural Imagination
What you learn (7)
- describe recurring motifs in depictions of violent women in German culture
- exemplify links between debates on female violence and broader socio-political events
- evaluate the cultural significance of debates surrounding female violence
- demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences when interpreting foreign texts
- describe key features of a foreign culture and society
- analyse primary and secondary texts written in the target language
- apply disciplinary research methods relevant to cultural studies
Year 3 · 0 core, 7 optional
7 optional modules
- The Self & the Others: Identity Gender & Ethnicity in German Culture around 1800
What you learn (3)
- situate texts within their historical and cultural context
- analyse texts depicting relationships between gender, ethnic and cultural groups
- apply historical and contemporary critical theories to analyse identity representations
- Gender Trouble in Contemporary German Culture
What you learn (8)
- critique contemporary debates about gender in germany
- assess how different media and genres shape political debates
- apply intercultural understanding when analysing cultural differences
- explain aspects of german literature, history and politics
- describe social and economic structures of german-speaking countries
- apply disciplinary methodologies appropriate to cultural and literary studies
- conduct independent research using appropriate academic sources
- evaluate the accuracy and bias of research sources
- Exploring Zeitgeist: Politics, Culture and Society in Germany Today
What you learn (7)
- evaluate current German political and social events
- apply cultural theory frameworks to analyse discourse
- demonstrate intercultural competence in German contexts
- communicate in German with improved fluency and accuracy
- use German language skills to interact in international settings
- apply intercultural skills when engaging with diverse communities
- conduct independent research on cultural and political topics
Year 4 · 1 core · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern German Language III
What you learn (10)
- apply complex grammar structures in german writing
- translate advanced texts between german and english
- produce advanced written german texts across contexts
- interpret spoken german across a wide range of topics
- communicate orally in german using varied registers and styles
- discuss socio-cultural issues within german-speaking contexts
- analyse intercultural concepts relevant to german society
- proofread german texts systematically for accuracy
- manage independent language learning strategies
- conduct independent research on language topics
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 170 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 23, 13, 12, 22
Half of graduates earned between £23,000 and £33,500. Five years on, the median is £35,000. 95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 15% left | 95% | 10 |
| In work or study, 15 months on5% studying | 95% | 15 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 10 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £32,000 | 30 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £27,500 | 170 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £35,000 | 175 |
What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £40,200 in fees over 4 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 54% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 10 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 1; lowest: 72% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 100% |
| Question 2 | 81% |
| Question 3 | 100% |
| Question 4 | 81% |
| Question 5 | 81% |
| Question 6 | 72% |
| Question 7 | 81% |
| Question 8 | 72% |
| Question 9 | 81% |
| Question 10 | 72% |
| Question 11 | 81% |
| Question 12 | 72% |
| Question 13 | 100% |
| Question 14 | 72% |
| Question 15 | 81% |
| Question 16 | 100% |
| Question 17 | 91% |
| Question 18 | 100% |
| Question 19 | 100% |
| Question 20 | 100% |
| Question 21 | 100% |
| Question 22 | 100% |
| Question 23 | 91% |
| Question 24 | 72% |
| Question 25 | 79% |
| Question 26 | 100% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.