This course will equip you with advanced skills in the German language, as well as offering a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into the culture, society and history of the German-speaking lands. The course has language at the heart of it, with core modules developing the key oral, aural and written skills every year. These modules also foster cultural awareness, which you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work. This single honours course course will furnish you with extensive knowledge of the heritage and culture of modern Germany and Austria. You will also have the added bonus of studying Dutch in your second year which opens up further horizons within Europe.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Modern Languages at Bangor consistently ranks amongst the highest rated in its subject area in the National Student Survey.
• Our size means that we offer learning on a human scale, in small classes, where you get to know the staff and your fellow students.
• At the same time, our very large and varied range of option modules enables you to tailor your degree to your personal needs.
• Some options are taught through the medium of German, others through English.
• Bangor's Modern Language graduates have a very good track record in gaining employment.
• Degree structures are flexible, allowing you to change your degree at the end of year 1 if you wish.

You will have 3-4 hours of language classes each week plus classes in your other chosen modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures.

Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree.

Studying Modern Languages and Cultures opens the door to a wide variety of careers. Many Bangor Modern Languages and Cultures graduates have, of course, gone into teaching and translating, but just as many have embarked upon successful careers in the civil service, business and commerce, industry and the media. The skills you learn whilst studying languages – cultural awareness, communication, accuracy, planning and logical analysis – are valued highly by employers from all sectors of the economy

Our German courses have been developed to equip you with advanced skills in the German language, together with a broad range of specialised insights into the culture, society and history of German-speaking lands.