This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (German) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in German, exploring aspects of the language and its cultures around the world. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, other modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies.

Combining law with German is both stimulating and a smart career move. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. With this BA (Honours) in Law and German degree, you’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills in legal analysis and methods. The study of German opens doors to German-speaking cultures and communities and can provide a key to the global workplace.

This BA (Honours) in Business Management and German degree allows you to combine business management with German. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. You’ll explore how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and make decisions. You’ll see what’s involved in functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. Combining this with the study of German opens doors to German-speaking cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.

The aim of the BA German Studies is to train students in order to gain basic professional knowledge in the fields of the German language, culture and literature. The students enrolled in the program will also be able to use the German language both in oral and written form.

We have an excellent track-record of helping our students acquire high-level language skills, and a sound knowledge of the culture and society of the German-speaking countries of Europe. This also offers students a window into wider European culture. Students develop great enthusiasm for their subject, not least because of the many opportunities for work placements in top Austrian, German and Swiss companies and the exciting possibilities of studying as an ERASMUS student at one of our many German-speaking partner universities. Our classes are typically taught through the medium of German, using up-to-date teaching methods and the latest educational technologies. You can also take advantage of one-to-one sessions with native speakers, discussion groups, movie evenings, and lectures and readings by visiting authors and academics. Our research expertise in language learning and German Studies (including GDR studies, crime fiction, exile and intercultural studies) feeds directly into our teaching. We have the only Centre for Irish-German Studies in Europe and are active in interdisciplinary research in the Centre for Applied Languages, the Centre for European Studies and the Ralahine Centre for Utopian Studies.

This is one of several subject combinations in our BA (Honours) in Language Studies with French and German. You’ll study a range of aspects relating to French and German language and culture around the world – including history, current affairs and the arts – through a range of interactive materials and practical activities.

This is one of several subject combinations in our BA (Honours) in Language Studies with German and Spanish (Q30). You’ll study a range of aspects relating to German and Spanish language and culture around the world – including history, current affairs and the arts – through a range of interactive materials and practical activities.

Germany is the economic heart of the European Union. Companies from all over the world are constantly seeking employees who speak fluent German. The knowledge and skills in communication and language services are invaluable in every sector of the job market, also for independent entrepreneurs.

There is BEd Training Kindergarten Teachers for German for Ethnic Minorities special emphasis on pedagogy of bilingualism, German nationality studies, German literature, children's literature, literature of German nationalities living in Hungary, German civilization and culture.

This is one of several subject combinations in our BA (Honours) in Language Studies with English and German. In your study of English, you’ll find out how the language works and how it varies depending on the context. You’ll also explore its history, its politics, and how it came to be such a hugely influential global language.

Training is based on grammar, language development and methodology for BEd Training Elemantary School Teachers for German Ethnic Minorities in elementary school teachers. There is a special emphasis on pedagogy of bilingualism, German nationality studies, German literature, children's literature, literature of German nationalities living in Hungary, German civilization and culture.

Our interdisciplinary German Studies curriculum offers a diverse range of courses in language, literature, and culture. The program emphasizes the study of culture in the broadest sense and offers an international approach to education through recognized study-abroad programs in Leipzig, Germany, and Graz, Austria. Courses on topics from intellectual and cultural history to literary studies to linguistics and visual culture are designed to allow students to follow their passions, develop their intellectual curiosity, and pursue their interests with rigor and depth.

The German Philology programme is open to candidates who are already proficient in German, as well as complete beginners. They will study in two separate groups for the first 3 semesters. From the 4th semester, beginners will attend the same courses as the more advanced students. The program offers students the solid written and spoken communication skills required for workplace success in German (C1–C2), as well as a knowledge of the fundamentals of German linguistics, literature and the culture of the German-speaking countries. The curriculum includes a diverse range of course units that are designed to help students to develop their language skills, including the advanced writing, speaking and research skills needed to become successful. The students will also acquire a range of soft skills by cultivating their analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving and rhetorical abilities while gaining a knowledge of culture and history, which will allow them to understand the complex modern world of today.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

The programme is designed to develop the student’s written and spoken communication skills in English (C1) and German (B2-C1) which are essential for a successful career. The curriculum includes a variety of courses that are aimed at helping students develop their language skills, as well as advanced skills in the fields of linguistic research and intercultural communication.