Modern Greek and Beginners German

Modern Greek and German is a language combination that develops deep competence in two of Europe's most significant linguistic traditions. Modern Greek connects you to the living language of Greece and the Greek diaspora, as well as to one of the richest cultural and intellectual traditions in Western history, spanning ancient philosophy, Byzantine literature, and a vibrant contemporary literary and cultural scene. German is one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe and the language of one of the continent's major economies and intellectual traditions, from Goethe and Kant to contemporary literature, philosophy, and science.

The University of Oxford's four-year full-time Modern Greek and Beginners German degree carries a typical entry tariff of 184 points, reflecting the high academic standards of one of the world's leading universities. As Oxford's own description of its modern languages programmes notes, the degree provides both practical training in written and spoken language and an extensive introduction to literature and thought written in those languages. You will learn to write and speak both languages fluently while studying a broad range of literature, linguistic analysis, translation, and cultural history.

Oxford's approach situates language study within a rich scholarly tradition, and you will develop close analytical reading, precise writing, and the ability to engage seriously with ideas in both languages.

Graduates with modern language degrees from Oxford are highly regarded by employers across many sectors. Careers in diplomacy, the foreign office, international business, journalism, publishing, translation and interpreting, academia, law, consultancy, and cultural organisations all benefit from the combination of linguistic competence and analytical rigour the degree develops. The Beginners German strand makes this combination accessible to students who arrive without prior German, while still developing them to a high level by graduation.

Postgraduate study in languages, linguistics, area studies, or European studies is a well-trodden next step.