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German Studies and Geography

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

This interdisciplinary programme in German Studies and Geography caters to versatile interests, fosters adaptability and opens doors to a wide range of rewarding careers.

You will graduate with a deep understanding of the complex interactions between humanity and our planetary environment, as well as expertise in the German language and in-depth cultural knowledge. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to take your place in an increasingly interconnected world.

Why choose German Studies and Geography at Lancaster?

  • Explore the full range of human and environmental issues tackled by modern geographers, with an emphasis on human society and the impacts these systems have in the modern world

  • Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to being proficient in German

  • Take part in optional residential field trips in the UK and overseas

  • Gain essential skills in communication and geographic information systems, data generation, environmental sampling and analysis

  • Learn how important global issues affect the German-speaking world - from environmental challenges and climate change, to politics, health and human rights

What makes studying Geography at Lancaster interesting?

Given the pace at which our planet is changing, there has never been a more important time to study geography. Learn to make sense of the complex interactions between humanity and our planetary environment and discover how you can make a positive difference. The theme of sustainability is woven throughout the degree and life on campus

On this course you will be introduced to human, physical and environmental geography. You will develop the skills geographers use to analyse major issues and global concerns. As you specialise, you will undertake practical work that aims to enhance your understanding of key topics while developing your analytic and research skills.

With our location near major urban centres, rivers, coasts, and the Lake District World Heritage Site, you will be able to explore beyond the campus and gain hands-on experience through fieldwork.

How is German Studies taught at Lancaster?

Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. You will acquire high-level language skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification modelled on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

You’ll enter the course either as a complete beginner in German or with some initial competency. Whatever level you begin with, you will progress to becoming proficient in the language.

Your language learning will be further enriched by cultural studies, covering visual media, literature, art, and history, providing a comprehensive understanding of the societal contexts of the German-speaking world.

Spending your third year abroad in a German-speaking country makes a major contribution to your command of the language, while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can study at a partner university or conduct a work placement.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

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

Start dates

  • 1 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:
LR72
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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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:
LR72
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

This should include grade B in German, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language. We also recommend that this includes Geography, or alternatively you should have one of the following subjects: Classics, Economics, English Literature, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content, and to have appropriate evidence of language ability.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include Geography or alternative cognate subject at HL grade 6, and should also include 6 in HL German or other appropriate evidence of language learning ability.

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

DDM in a related subject but we may additionally require a supporting A level in Geography or alternative cognate subject at grade B. You will also need to have appropriate evidence of language ability.

T Level

T level in Health is accepted at Distinction, alongside appropriate evidence of language ability.

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

Scottish Higher

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact our Admissions team for more information.

You can find full details of our entry requirements and the application process on our website. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

Additional entry requirements

You will not be able to study a language if you are an L1 speaker of that language, or if you are fluent above CEFR B2. You will typically not be able to study a language from beginners' level if you have studied it to A level or equivalent. If you have studied a language to A level, we would expect you to have achieved at least grade B. If you have not studied a language to A level or equivalent, we would typically accept a GCSE 7/A in any foreign language as meeting the language requirement.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with at least 5.5 in each element
TOEFL (iBT)87with 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 17 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. For tests taken after 21 January 2026, we require 4.5 overall with at least 4 in each element.
PTE Academic58with at least 42 in each element
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2176 overall with at least 162 in each element
Cambridge English ProficiencyLevel C1176 overall with at least 162 in each element
Trinity ISEDistinctionISE II with a minimum of Distinction in each element

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements/undergraduate-english-requirements/

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.

At Lancaster, we are committed to widening access to higher education for all. As part of this we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, taking into account exceptional circumstances and potential as much as we can. We run a Contextual Offer Scheme which incorporates a reduced grade offer for applicants that meet our eligibility criteria. For more information on the scheme, and other widening participation activity such as the Lancaster Access Programme, please visit our website.

Learn more on the Lancaster University website

International entry requirements

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If your qualification is not listed here, please see our website for more information, or contact our Admissions team for advice. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements/undergraduate-qualifications/

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.

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Fees and funding

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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.

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