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More people speak German as their first language than any other in Europe and, worldwide, it is the third most popular language to learn.

This flexible programme gives you the opportunity to study German while developing your social scientific understanding of language.

German and Linguistics make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:

a modern language in its cultural context
the expression and creation of meaning.

On our programme, Linguistics options of particular relevance to language students cover:

sociolinguistics - the relationship between language and society
variation in the languages of the world
first and second languages acquisition
Global Englishes.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus National 5 in a language other than English at B and English at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus National 5 in a language other than English at B and English at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.