In this joint honours course you’ll study English language and literature, alongside the German language and culture. This includes modules in literature, linguistics, history and politics, as well as practical language work. Even if you’re a beginner in German, an intensive beginners’ course will develop your language skills to degree level.The year abroad allows you to immerse yourself in German language and culture, developing your language skills and cultural awareness by studying at a German speaking university, or working in a school or on a work placement.For the English side, you’ll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present), and medieval languages and literatures.By the end of the course, you’ll have a broad understanding of both German and English literature and language.

School of English