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German Studies Graduate Diploma

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Qualification type

Graduate Diploma

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Germany Studies German Language

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Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Graduate Diploma in German Studies is designed to develop your German language skills and/or increase your knowledge of German culture, as well as improving your research and study skills.

This is an undergraduate-level qualification that will prepare you for postgraduate study. Graduate Certificates/Diplomas typically take one to two years to complete and are made up of two, three or four modules at final-year undergraduate degree level (worth 60, 90 or 120 credits).

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is an integral part of your university studies and usually consists of a combination of coursework and examinations, although this will vary from course to course - on some of our courses, assessment is entirely by coursework. The methods of assessment on this course are specified below under 'Methods of assessment on this course'. You will need to allow time to complete coursework and prepare for exams.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in international organisations or businesses, translating and teaching, research and journalism. Possible professions include:

translator

teacher

researcher

journalist

diplomatic services operational officer

interpreter.

Modules

This module, leading to CEFR stage C1 (Advanced)/ C2 (degree level), will increase your textual understanding of German passages, for example on current affairs in Germany. It aims to help you build up vocabulary and achieve a good command of syntactical structures in German. You will also have the opportunity to practice your spoken German and enhance your comprehension skills.

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Entry requirements

Normally a second-class honours degree in a subject other than German or modern languages. Language skills in German equivalent to A-level plus two years (also equivalent to a pass in German 5). Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

University information

Birkbeck, University of London is a university which continues to change lives. In 2023 the institution marks its 200th anniversary. Established in 1823, Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, well known for being London’s premier evening university. Most classes take place in the evening, and this makes Birkbeck stand out from the crowd. Students have the freedom to use their daytimes however they like – a benefit that has...more

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