European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA

at King's College London

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 450 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

Courses are divided into modules. You are required to take:

• The Making of Modern Europe (30 credits)
• The Emergence of the Modern German State (15 credits)

You are also required to take one of the following language modules based on German language ability:

• German Language and Culture I (for non-native speakers) (30 credits) [Department of German]
• Translation from and into German I (for native speakers) (15 credits) [Department of German]

For students following the ab initio programme:

• Introductory German [Modern Languages Centre] or
• Intermediate German (for ab initio students) (30 credits) [Modern Languages Centre]

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 450 credits.

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take:

• The Integration of the European Union (30 credits)
• Politics, Economy & Culture in Cold War Germany (15 credits) [Department of German]

In addition, you are required to take one of the following language modules based on your German language ability:

• German Language and Culture II (for non-native speakers) (30 credits) [Department of German] or
• Translation from & into German II (for native speakers) (15 credits) [Department of German]

For students following the ab initio programme:

• Intermediate German (30 credits) [Department of German] or
• German Stage 5 [Modern Language Centre] + Language, Culture and Society (15 credit) [Modern Language Centre]

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 450 credits.

Year 3

Required modules

You will spend your third year of study at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany where you are required to take 60 credits of modules from the International Programme.

• Exchange Placement Abroad module (60 credits)

Once you have returned to King’s College London following your study abroad year, you will be required to take 30 credits of Oral Exams:

• Year Abroad Practical Language module (30 credits)

This is a four-year degree course in which you will take a combination of required and optional modules to total 450 credits.

Year 4

Required modules

You are required to take one of the following language modules based on German language ability:

• Core Language III (for ab initio and non-native speakers) (30 credits)
• Translation from & into German III (for native speakers) (15 credits)

Required subjects:

A-level (or equivalent) grade B in German, except for those applying to study the Ab Initio (language beginners) pathway.

A-Levels

Required grades:

AAB

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade B in German for the standard pathway.

Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

BBB

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade B in German for the standard pathway.

Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 665 at Higher Level.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade 5 in Higher Level German for the standard pathway.

Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

32 points including 555 at Higher Level.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade 5 in Higher Level German for the standard pathway.

Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £21,840 per year.

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
 

• Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development

• Communications Consultant, Kreab Gavin Anderson

• UK Civil Service (Fast track)

• Compliance Analyst, Lawson Conner

• Regulatory Affairs Manager, Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB)