Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in German is designed to expand students' written and spoken German language skills. The program encourages students to analyze and discuss a range of texts, with an emphasis on stylistics, conceptual advancement, and developing knowledge of German culture and history.

Program Structure

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience

Courses

The following is a sample of the courses students could study:

• Advanced German Language Skills
• General Research Methods
• Special Topics in German Language Studies
• Concepts in Applied Linguistics

Career Possibilities

Our programs prepare students for their first job and beyond. Some potential careers include:

• German translator/interpreter
• German language teacher
• Foreign language analyst
• Corporate travel consultant
• Government relationships manager
• Head of languages
• Academic researcher

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Students will have the opportunity to study a variety of courses, including those listed above.

Highlights

• Ranked 1 in Queensland for modern languages (QS World University Rankings 2025)