48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Language is central to human behaviour, human societies and creativity. Discover how language functions and how it shapes the world around us in this interdisciplinary subject that crosses science and humanities.
You’ll graduate with expertise in the German language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. Combining this with Linguistics - an exploration of the science of language - you’ll study how language intersects with psychology, the information sciences and forensics, gaining insight into its broader impact. You will address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.
Why choose German Studies and Linguistics at Lancaster?
What areas of Linguistics will I study? In Linguistics you’ll address fundamental questions concerning the nature of language. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in areas such as phonetics, grammar, semantics and pragmatics before applying this knowledge to understand language use across a range of real-world contexts. Guided by our supportive and welcoming staff, you might explore a range of topics ranging from politics, law, media, medicine and technology.
You’ll explore questions such as:
How is German Studies taught at Lancaster? Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. Studying German at Lancaster 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. 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.
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.
You’ll graduate with expertise in the German language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. Combining this with Linguistics - an exploration of the science of language - you’ll study how language intersects with psychology, the information sciences and forensics, gaining insight into its broader impact. You will address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.
Why choose German Studies and Linguistics at Lancaster?
- Study with the best.Linguistics at Lancaster is ranked 2nd in the world by QS 2026.
- Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency
- Learn from experts. Our lecturers are world-leaders in fields like corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis and (forensic) speech science.
- Explore important global issues and how they affect the German-speaking world such as environmental challenges and climate change, politics, health and human rights
- Consolidate your expertise in German by spending year three studying or working in a German-speaking country
What areas of Linguistics will I study? In Linguistics you’ll address fundamental questions concerning the nature of language. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in areas such as phonetics, grammar, semantics and pragmatics before applying this knowledge to understand language use across a range of real-world contexts. Guided by our supportive and welcoming staff, you might explore a range of topics ranging from politics, law, media, medicine and technology.
You’ll explore questions such as:
- Where does language come from and what is it made of?
- How is language represented in the mind/brain and how is it related to culture and society?
- How do the world’s languages vary and how does the language you speak shape your experiences?
- How is language learned and how can it be impaired?
- How can technology be harnessed to study patterns in the way language is used and changes?
How is German Studies taught at Lancaster? Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. Studying German at Lancaster 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. 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.
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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Language is central to human behaviour, human societies and creativity. Discover how language functions and how it shapes the world around us in this interdisciplinary subject that crosses science and humanities.
You’ll graduate with expertise in the German language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. Combining this with Linguistics - an exploration of the science of language - you’ll study how language intersects with psychology, the information sciences and forensics, gaining insight into its broader impact. You will address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.
Why choose German Studies and Linguistics at Lancaster?
What areas of Linguistics will I study? In Linguistics you’ll address fundamental questions concerning the nature of language. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in areas such as phonetics, grammar, semantics and pragmatics before applying this knowledge to understand language use across a range of real-world contexts. Guided by our supportive and welcoming staff, you might explore a range of topics ranging from politics, law, media, medicine and technology.
You’ll explore questions such as:
How is German Studies taught at Lancaster? Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. Studying German at Lancaster 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. 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.
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.
You’ll graduate with expertise in the German language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. Combining this with Linguistics - an exploration of the science of language - you’ll study how language intersects with psychology, the information sciences and forensics, gaining insight into its broader impact. You will address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.
Why choose German Studies and Linguistics at Lancaster?
- Study with the best.Linguistics at Lancaster is ranked 2nd in the world by QS 2026.
- Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency
- Learn from experts. Our lecturers are world-leaders in fields like corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis and (forensic) speech science.
- Explore important global issues and how they affect the German-speaking world such as environmental challenges and climate change, politics, health and human rights
- Consolidate your expertise in German by spending year three studying or working in a German-speaking country
What areas of Linguistics will I study? In Linguistics you’ll address fundamental questions concerning the nature of language. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in areas such as phonetics, grammar, semantics and pragmatics before applying this knowledge to understand language use across a range of real-world contexts. Guided by our supportive and welcoming staff, you might explore a range of topics ranging from politics, law, media, medicine and technology.
You’ll explore questions such as:
- Where does language come from and what is it made of?
- How is language represented in the mind/brain and how is it related to culture and society?
- How do the world’s languages vary and how does the language you speak shape your experiences?
- How is language learned and how can it be impaired?
- How can technology be harnessed to study patterns in the way language is used and changes?
How is German Studies taught at Lancaster? Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. Studying German at Lancaster 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. 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.
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.
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4.5+
4 Years
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