Bachelor of Arts with a major in German Studies
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Overview
German Studies provides a sound knowledge of the German language and culture through:
- intensive language teaching
- a critical analysis of Germany’s literature, history and culture.
German units are for beginners to advanced. They cover German language and its varieties in literature, film, history, culture and its major city Berlin.
If you want to use German professionally you could consider combining your study with disciplines such as politics, international relations, law or economics and finance.
Degrees offering German Studies
Key features
- Travel scholarships are available for study in Germany, in a University-run course or under exchange agreements.
- Develop the level of complexity in speaking, listening, reading and writing German required for the Zertifikat C1, the upper-intermediate exam set by the Goethe-Institut. Held globally, this is recognised worldwide in business and education.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the German language and culture.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | GMN311 | C | Advanced German II | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | GMN units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | GMN units | 12 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Career Opportunities
You will find your knowledge of German of great importance in whatever career you choose, as representatives of the Australian Government or companies in Western Europe, as teachers at primary and secondary level, or as academics specialising in the history or politics of Europe.
It also opens up opportunities within trade and finance with Germany being one of the world's leading industrial nations. Students wishing to use their German professionally after graduation should consider combining the study of German with a discipline such as politics, international relations, economics, law or economics and finance.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Eliza Mathews
Year Graduated: 2008
Current Position: Analyst, Structured Export Finance
'Aside from the obvious benefits and assistance I get working in finance from studying business, the German studied while at Macquarie is now also useful in my role. I often speak to our German collegues and having German language skills helps assist me to create stronger networks with them than would otherwise be possible.'
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