BA (Hons) History and German in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

This program merges the extensive historical understanding and refined research capabilities acquired through a history degree with the profound cultural insights and advanced language proficiency developed through German studies. As a globally prevalent language prized in commerce, academia, and international relations, German opens doors to the cultural output, intellectual traditions, and political discourse of German-speaking nations.

You'll become part of two academic departments with diverse research specializations, fostering the development of interdisciplinary expertise while examining connections between historical and German studies. Both departments maintain a dynamic research-teaching relationship, ensuring course content reflects cutting-edge scholarship within an engaging educational setting.

The structured German language curriculum accompanies explorations of German-speaking cultures and histories, with elective modules spanning literature, cinema, historical studies, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and visual arts. Your third year abroad offers immersive experience in a German-speaking environment, where you can examine historical themes within their cultural context through academic study or professional placements in heritage institutions.
In your final year, you'll undertake independent research bridging history and German studies through a dissertation incorporating German-language sources. This unique combination of historical knowledge, linguistic ability, and cultural understanding positions you to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue on an international scale.

The program employs diverse teaching methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, seminar discussions, practical workshops, and individualized supervision. Assessment formats range from academic papers and examinations to creative projects, digital media productions, and collaborative presentations.

Our curriculum develops versatile competencies highly valued by employers in our globalized economy across various professional sectors.

German language instruction accommodates both beginners and students with A-level qualifications (or equivalent). Modern language students benefit from cutting-edge multimedia facilities and vibrant extracurricular opportunities including guest lectures, cultural societies, language exchange events, student publications, and performance showcases.