Undergraduate
BA German
Is this
programme for me?
German is a key language
in Europe today, with an ever-strengthening role. This
degree will give you an intimate first-hand familiarity
with a European culture which will put you on a
cosmopolitan 'wavelength' in life, and in your reading.
Exploration of another culture, past and present, is an
enriching experience, giving historical perspective and
enhanced cultural, social and aesthetic vision. As you
advance towards graduate status you will acquire the
ability to read, speak and write German accurately, and
with ease.
Programme aims
The BA comprises a range
of interrelated options in German language, linguistics,
literature, society and thought.
- In literature you can choose from a
chronological range that extends from the 18th century
to the present
- In linguistics you will examine the
structures of contemporary German, and also go back to
the origins of the language and observe how it has
developed
- You'll develop the confidence which
comes with appraising intellectual issues, articulating
your own conclusions by developing an independent and
enterprising spirit.
Programme structure
The BA consists of 12
units.
Prestige and career
progression
The programme has been
developed by the Department of German at Royal Holloway,
a 5* faculty - one of the highest ranking language
departments in the UK.
The intellectual and personal qualities which
degree-level work in the humanities develops are in
demand in the work place. You can expect to achieve a
broad range of transferable skills, communicative
competence and the ability to discriminate and analyse.
The degree will prepare you for many careers including
the public services, teaching and research, journalism,
media and business.
Flexible study at a
reasonable cost
You have 3-8 years to
complete the BA. The total fee is just over £2,700 if
you complete in the minimum study period. Suitably
qualified candidates may apply for exemption from any of
the Foundation units of the BA German.
Study materials
The study materials that
include:
· Studying for a Degree in the
Humanities and Social Sciences
· Student handbook
· Subject guides
· Past exam papers and Examiners'
reports
· Regulations
Note:
You need to provide your own textbooks - so before you
register for the programme the University will advise
you to consider the facilities available to you locally,
and how accessible books are likely to be.
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations
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Registration deadline |
30 November |
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Despatch of study materials |
Shortly after your
registration form is received |
| Start
studying |
As soon as you receive
your study materials |
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Examinations take place |
May |
