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University degree

German and Italian and Russian

University of St Andrews
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

As an MA (Hons) student of German, you will develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency. By studying German at St Andrews, you can follow your own particular interests by choosing from a broad range of course options that reflect and explore the rich cultural heritage of the German-speaking lands, including: The MA (Hons) in German uses a specially designed language teaching programme to support both students who have already studied German as a main subject at school and beginners. The MA (Hons) in German is a four-year course run by the School of Modern Languages.

The course is available to both students who are beginners in German and to more advanced students who have studied German to A-Level, SQA Higher or equivalent. In the first two years , students will take modules which complement their level of German entering the degree. Students of all levels will build on existing skills in German and are offered a broad view of German literature and culture.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts5%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts20%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts5%
240+ pts15%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
3 years on
£38,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of St Andrews's own site.
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