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History and German (with a year abroad)

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Delve into studies of the past, exploring German languages and cultures as you go. Spend a year abroad and discover new ways of viewing the world.

At York, we have a unique approach to studying languages. From the start, you'll be taught and assessed in German by expert staff, many of whom are native-speakers, so you'll develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. Our transcultural and decolonised approach to language learning allows for deeper reflection on the values, attitudes, and practices of different cultures. You'll join two departments which are highly respected for their research, scholarship and teaching. Combining German studies with History will allow you to uncover the forces that have shaped modern societies and cultures, as well as the issues prevalent today in German-speaking countries. You'll graduate with an exciting perspective of history and your place in the world. Spending a year abroad will give you confidence in your speaking, and allow you to have valuable first hand experiences of transcultural encounters.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
R2V1
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
R2V1
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Essential Subjects:
For Ab Initio - History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.
For Post-A Level - German and either History or Classical Civilisation are essential.

T Level

We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level in History has been taken. Please contact us for more information.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 36 Merit: 9

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 9 credits at Merit or higher.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
A

If you achieve A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 35

For post-HL German: 35 points including 6,5 in History and German at Higher Level (either way round) is essential

For ab initio route (for students not taking German at Higher Level): 35 points including 6 in HL History is essential

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus A Level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AA at A Level.

A Level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A is essential.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Plus A Level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AA at A Level.

A Level in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A is essential.

You can take the language part of this programme ab initio (from scratch, or with a qualification at AS level or below), or you can study on a route designed for those who have an A level in this language.

Our language programmes are designed to develop fluency. For this reason we do not normally offer places to native or near-native speakers who wish to study their own language. https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-german-history-year-abroad

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer:
BBB

Essential subjects:
A Level in History or Classical Civilisation

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£26900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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