48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The German-speaking world has a fascinating social and political history. German and Social Policy makes an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:
- a modern language in its cultural, social and political context
- the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies, and the policies which influence that distribution
- option courses from a wide range of disciplines
German
Across all four years of our programme, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:
- reading and listening
- writing and translating
- speaking and presenting
As well as language learning, you will explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.
On this programme, you will take one of the following as your first language course:
- German 1A - for beginners or those with limited experience of learning the language
- German 1B - for students with a high level of competency in German
By your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.
Social Policy
You will focus on social and economic change, what causes it, and its consequences for society.
Learning about the UK's policy-making process, you will explore how policies are developed. You will also study the influence of international bodies such as the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
We deal with a wide array of policy areas, for example:
- health and welfare
- education and labour markets
- family and childhood
We work closely with:
- governments
- NGOs
- third sector and interest representation groups
- international organisations and other external actors
International comparative analyses are one of our main strengths, and we place a strong emphasis on providing our students with empirical research skills.
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context and alongside social policy.
We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
Today, graduating with a degree in German and Social Policy from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural awareness valued in a range of careers around the globe.
Programme benefits
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
- Build up to fluency in one of Europe's most widely spoken languages, and specialise in different aspects of German studies and social policy as you move through your degree.
- Learn in an historic, capital city where we have taught German for over a century.
- Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
- Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The German-speaking world has a fascinating social and political history. German and Social Policy makes an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:
- a modern language in its cultural, social and political context
- the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies, and the policies which influence that distribution
- option courses from a wide range of disciplines
German
Across all four years of our programme, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:
- reading and listening
- writing and translating
- speaking and presenting
As well as language learning, you will explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.
On this programme, you will take one of the following as your first language course:
- German 1A - for beginners or those with limited experience of learning the language
- German 1B - for students with a high level of competency in German
By your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.
Social Policy
You will focus on social and economic change, what causes it, and its consequences for society.
Learning about the UK's policy-making process, you will explore how policies are developed. You will also study the influence of international bodies such as the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
We deal with a wide array of policy areas, for example:
- health and welfare
- education and labour markets
- family and childhood
We work closely with:
- governments
- NGOs
- third sector and interest representation groups
- international organisations and other external actors
International comparative analyses are one of our main strengths, and we place a strong emphasis on providing our students with empirical research skills.
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context and alongside social policy.
We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
Today, graduating with a degree in German and Social Policy from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural awareness valued in a range of careers around the globe.
Programme benefits
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
- Build up to fluency in one of Europe's most widely spoken languages, and specialise in different aspects of German studies and social policy as you move through your degree.
- Learn in an historic, capital city where we have taught German for over a century.
- Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
- Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
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