As the first language of more than 100 million Europeans, German is Europe’s most widely spoken first language and is also an important language of diplomacy and trade. German-speaking countries have a rich cultural history and are significant players in the cultural, economic and political future of Europe. Germany plays a role within the emergent economies of Central and Eastern Europe, and is a major investor in global markets, with many leading German companies becoming household names.
You may want to learn German for travel within Europe, to appreciate the culture of Germany, Austria and Switzerland or as a career asset. There’s a demand in the international business community for people with a good working knowledge of the language . The ability to speak and understand German is a highly useful skill, and studying German at the OU will not only give you an insight into contemporary culture – it will broaden your horizons.
Degrees
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Humanities with German
This degree allows you to combine modules on different aspects of the arts – what people thought, made and practised – and their meaning and values in the past and today. -
Modern Language Studies
Combine the study of one or two foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) with the study of English language and linguistics. -
Open degree
The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.
Courses in German
See the list of all our individual courses in German.
Postgraduate options
If you already have a degree, you may want to see postgraduate courses and qualifications in Languages.
Subjects at the OU
Undergraduate subjects
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