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Old Aberdeen Campus

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Germany, Austria and Switzerland are all countries with a diverse and turbulent culture and history. In addition to studying German language, students will acquire a thorough understanding of past and current German culture, and its significance in the modern world.

German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, top-rated for teaching, with broad, flexible and
diverse programmes covering language, literature, history and culture and many subject combinations. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend at least one semester abroad.

Year 1: All students will take a language and culture course appropriate to their current German skills – ‘beginners’ or ‘qualified’.

Year 2: Modern German Culture 3 and 4; Intensive language study at appropriate level.

Year 3: German Honours Language Study Abroad.

Years 4 and 5: German Language Study for Honours; Dissertation; Selection of specialised modules on culture and history.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB plus English at National 5.

For second year entry you would require the above plus Advanced Higher German and another relevant subject at AB or BA.

Widening access entry:
3 Highers at BBC plus English at National 5.

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a Higher.