German Studies (Graduate Diploma)

Program Overview

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This one-year full-time or two-year part-time program provides postgraduate-level study in German language, literature, and culture. It enhances critical appreciation of German culture and history, develops German language proficiency, and prepares students for Master's degrees or personal and professional goals related to German. The program offers a range of option modules, including German film, literature, and history, and is taught by specialists in German studies.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Objective:

• Provide postgraduate-level study in German language, literature, and culture.
• Enhance critical appreciation of literature, film, culture, and history of Germany and German-speaking countries.
• Help students become proficient German speakers.
• Prepare students for Master's degrees in German or related fields.

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Target Audience:

• Individuals hoping to pursue Master's level study in German but requiring further undergraduate-level training.
• Individuals wanting to pursue a personal or intellectual ambition in German studies.
• Teachers of German seeking to refresh and deepen their knowledge.

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Program Benefits:

• Gain an undergraduate-level qualification.
• Prepare for postgraduate study.
• Obtain proficiency in German language.
• Develop research and study skills.

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Overview:

This program offers a deep dive into German language, literature, and culture. It equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to progress to postgraduate study or pursue personal and professional goals related to German language and culture.

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Highlights:

• Ideal for individuals looking to enter Master's programs in German.
• Taught by specialists in German, French, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
• Potential to study in a building with historical significance.
• Access to cultural centers and research libraries relevant to advanced German studies.

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Outline

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Program Duration:

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

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Program Start Date:

• October 2024

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Program Location:

• On campus

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Attendance:

• Two to three evenings a week, October to July (full-time)
• One to two evenings a week, October to July (part-time)

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Modules:

• 1 compulsory German language module (30 credits)
• 3 to 6 German content/comparative option modules (90 credits)

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Sample Option Modules:

• Berlin since 1945: History and Culture (Level 6)
• Culture in the Weimar Republic (Level 6)
• German Film: Nation and Identity (level 6)
• German Women's Writing (Level 6)
• The German Novelle
• The Nazi Regime (Level 6)
• Wirtschaftsdeutsch (Level 6)

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Assessment

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Assessment Methods:

• Coursework
• Examinations

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Teaching

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Teaching Methods:

• Formal lectures
• Seminars
• Practical classes
• Tutorials

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Teaching Hours:

• Evening hours typically between 6pm and 9pm (with some daytime options)

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Timetables:

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Independent Learning:

• Significant component of the program, including preparing for classes, reading, completing coursework and assignments, preparing for presentations and assessments.

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Learning Support:

• Learning Development Service for academic skills, written English, and numerical skills.
• Disability and Dyslexia Service for students with additional learning needs.
• Counselling Service for emotional or psychological difficulties.
• Mental Health Advisory Service for short- or long-term mental health difficulties.

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Careers

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Potential Career Paths:

• Translator
• Teacher
• Researcher
• Journalist
• Diplomatic services operational officer
• Interpreter

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Career Support:

• Careers and Enterprise service available to assist students with career planning, development, and job search related to their program of study.

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Other

• Entry Requirements: A second-class honors degree in a subject other than German or modern languages, plus language skills in German equivalent to A-level plus one year.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each sub-test.
• Fees: £3,600 per year (part-time), £7,200 per year (full-time) for home students; £6,610 per year (part-time), £13,220 per year (full-time) for international students.
• Application Process: Apply online through the provided link.

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Part-time home students: £3,600 per year Full-time home students: £7,200 per year Part-time international students: £6,610 per year Full-time international students: £13,220 per year