German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry 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 | £29000 | £25000 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £25000 - £38500 |
All molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
Our research is multi-disciplinary across the arts and social sciences. It encompasses the culture, history, politics and economics of Germany in its European context.
We can offer research degree supervision in all of our main research areas. These are:
- Germany in Comparative Context
- The Politics and Policies of Unified Germany
- The Role of Germany within the European Union
- Economic Governance and Policy in Germany
- Germany's Relations with Central and Eastern Europe
- Germany within the European Security System
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD at University of Birmingham
20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
20% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
We welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Masters and/or good undergraduate degree. While knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for entry, some level of competence or the potential to gain an adequate level of competence is desirable. International Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level - IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6. 0.in any band or by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #12
- #14
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “German 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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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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German MPhil | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £4665 | £20100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
German PhD | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | - | £22300 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
German Studies MA (Res) | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | online Full-time | |
German Studies PhD | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Part-time | |
German PhD/MPhil PhD | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
German (PhD) PhD | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
German and Comparative Literature PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Part-time | |
German PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Part-time | |
German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
German Studies PhD | Bangor University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023