
German
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our world-leading researchers in German Studies have established strengths in twentieth century and contemporary German cultural studies, and also offer specialist supervision on German and comparative topics in significant interdisciplinary fields such as museum studies, film studies, sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, world literature, and translation studies. Research in German focuses in depth on the twentieth century and contemporary period from a broad range of cultural, historical and linguistic perspectives. Our staff and PhD students work across a range of areas including: You are welcome to suggest your own theme for a potential research project, but we particularly welcome proposals for postgraduate study in German in areas where we have substantial expertise: Academic experts in German are actively involved in cross-departmental research groups and projects across the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures.
Staff also contribute to research groups, clusters and networks focusing on Place, Space, and Belonging; Institutional Culture and Everyday Life; Conflict, Memory and Heritage; Global Far Right Studies; Latin American Studies and the Middle East and North Africa. (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
Key highlights
- Develop high proficiency in written and spoken contemporary German
- Study society, politics, literature and cinema of Germany, Switzerland and Austria
- Research-led teaching in German history, culture and film, 19th–21st centuries
- Modules in linguistics and translation alongside cultural studies
- Writer-in-residence programme and annual departmental translation workshop
- Students regularly win prestigious DAAD Summer School Grants
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include including German
- A-level: BBC — to include with B in the EPQ; with EPQ
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — overall with no score less t
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Interpreter
- International business executive
- Secondary school German teacher
- Diplomatic service officer
- Localisation specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619 | International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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