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German Studies and Philosophy - BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Lancaster’s joint German Studies and Philosophy degree is taught by the School of Global Affairs in conjunction with the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR). Your German Studies programme gives you the opportunity to acquire high-level language skills and gain a thorough understanding of the country’s historical, cultural, social and political background in a global context. In Philosophy, we will help you to cultivate your own critical perspective on philosophical problems and questions, and develop a range of methods for analysing, critically engaging with, and discussing such problems. Your first year comprises an exploration of the German language and its cultural context as well as an introduction to some of the central problems in philosophy and the theories produced in response to them. Alongside this, you will study a minor subject that complements your degree. Building on your language skills in Year 2, you will study the culture, politics and history of German-speaking countries in more depth, as well as selecting modules which are international in scope and promote a comparative understanding of Europe and beyond. Spending your third year abroad in a German-speaking country gives you the opportunity to develop your language proficiency while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can study at a partner university or conduct a work placement. In your final year, you consolidate your German language skills, and study specialist culture and comparative modules. In the second and final years you will be able to choose from a broad range of philosophy modules. You can find some examples of optional modules in the Course Structure section below. Beginners Languages Studying a language from beginners level is somewhat intense in nature so we only allow students to study one language from beginners level. Please bear this in mind when looking at our first year module options. If you apply to study a degree with a language from beginners level, your optional modules will only include higher level languages and modules in other subject areas.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Lancaster, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    22nd out of 46 1

    24th out of 42 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    24th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    145 66%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    41st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    9th

    15

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