German and English BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of German and English BA (Hons) and other courses in German and Scandinavian Studies at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in German and Scandinavian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of German and Scandinavian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £27000 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £32000 | £20000 - £32000 | £26500 - £42500 |
All English Studies courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24206 | £22169 | £26063 |
25-75 percentile range | £20269 - £27382 | £17015 - £27020 | £19844 - £32552 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
The four-year BA German and English is a joint honours programme split equally between your two chosen subjects. The language part of your degree is taught in the School of European Languages, Culture and Society where will take modules not only in language (speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation) but also in cultural topics including literature, history, film, linguistics, politics and other relevant field designed to complement your language learning. With a wide variety of modules on offer, you will be able to tailor your degree to your areas of interest.
Your third year is a Year Abroad, spent in a country where your language is spoken.
As well as learning German from either beginners or advanced level, studying German at UCL opens up a lot of opportunities. From the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 back to the teachings of Luther, the music of Bach and Beethoven, the writing of Goethe and Thomas Mann, and the theories of Marx and Nietzsche, Germany and the German-speaking tradition have occupied a central place in Europe and the world. You will have the opportunity to modules in medieval, early-modern and modern literature, cultural studies, literary theory, Austrian studies, the practice and theory of translation and language acquisition, modern German history and politics, cultural, social and political theory, and film studies.
UCL was at the forefront of the establishment of English literature as a university subject, and the department is regularly ranked amongst the best in the country. UCL’s English Department has a strong tradition of links with the literary world. Practising writers are invited to give readings; there is a writer-in-residence programme; and a wide range of extracurricular culture, media and journalism-based student societies. The wide-ranging nature of the department's optional modules is designed to give you an overview of developments in literary periods and movements over time, whilst also allowing you to pursue your own interests through specialised sign-up seminars and one-to-one tutorial teaching.
UCL is ranked 3rd in the UK for Modern Languages in the 2018 QS World Rankings and offers outstanding opportunities to language students and graduates.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University College London
Current jobs
All courses of University College London
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University College London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of German and English BA (Hons) at University College London
20% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for German and Scandinavian Studies
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University College London
Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees German and English BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £26200 | year 1 |
International | £26200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #7
- #8
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- German
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #12
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 40 university rankings of University College London
About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023