Bachelor's Degree in German and History
University of Southampton
About this program
Bachelor's Degree in German and History
Become fluent in German and gain a global perspective on past societies with this degree. You’ll improve your language skills and boost your employability by spending a year in a German-speaking country. In History, you'll have a wide choice of module options covering the Ancient World to the present day.
During your year abroad you’ll become proficient in German. You'll complement your studies with modules on political systems and German history.
You’ll start your language studies at the right level based on your existing ability in spoken and written German. You’ll have excellent resources to support you at the Centre for Language Study.
As well as studying German and History, you’ll develop advanced analytical skills.
A special module in year 2 will make sure you’re ready for working and studying abroad in year 3. Your location options include:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
You can also study this course part-time over 5 to 8 years. You'll need to spend a significant period abroad.
Admission requirements
A-levels
AAB including Grades AB in History (or a related subject*) and German
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 and 5 at Higher Level in History (or a related subject*) and German
BTEC
- Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level History (or a related subject*) and A in A level German.
- Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level History (or a related subject*) and A in A level German.
- Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in A level History (or a related subject*) and A in A level German.
Other requirements
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
International Students
English language requirements
If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
Year 1
- Dynamic Earth
- Earth Materials
- Earth and Ocean System
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- Key Skills for Geoscientists
- Math Methods for Scientist 1b
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists 1a
- Waves, Light and Quanta
Year 2
- Exploration Geophysics and Remote Sensing
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists
- Physics, Fieldwork & Key Skills for Geophysicists
- Structural Geology and GIS
You must also choose from the following modules in year 2:
- Classical Mechanics
- Coastal Ocean Processes
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Geochemistry
- Geohazards and Earth Resources
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Sedimentary Systems and Processes
- The Dynamic Ocean
Year 3
- Applied and Marine Geophysics
- Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists
- Geophysical Field Methods
- Geophysics Research Training
- Global Tectonics
You must also choose from the following modules in year 3:
- Environmental and Engineering Geology
- Palaeoclimate Change
- Petroleum Geology and Mineral Resources
- The Evolving Earth
- Volcanic and Mantle Processes
- Course structure
Year 4
- Contemporary Topics in Geology and Geophysics
- Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics
- MSci Advanced Independent Research Project (GS)
You must also choose from the following modules in year 4:
- Basin Analysis
- Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System
- Climate and Climate Change
- Large Scale Ocean Processes and Climate
- Sea level rise and coastal management
- Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- The full tuition price for local/UK students is £9,250
- The price for International/Non-UK students is £19,300
Qualification
- Final award: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA (Hons))
- Name of award: German and History
- Interim Exit awards:
- Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
- Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
- FHEQ level of final award: Level 6
Career paths
Previous graduates have gone on to careers including:
- translation
- interpreting
- teaching
- marketing
- publishing
- International development
- advertising, film and television
Many of our graduates go on to further study. Subjects taken include interpreting and translating, law, accountancy, management and international relations.
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