This course explores approaches to political ideas both nationally and globally, whilst developing an in-depth understanding of the German language, and of society and culture in Germany and Austria and their relationship to the rest of Europe and the world. Joint honours degree, split 50:50 between Politics and International Studies and German with a final year choice of remaining 50:50 or focusing 75:25 on German or PAIS. You can also get involved with extracurricular activity linked to your studies, such as the PAIS Film Club. The course is good preparation for a career in politics, although it develops transferable skills in investigative and evaluative research, presentation and critical analysis that can be applied in many careers. Year 2 or 3 is spent studying or on work placement in Germany or Austria. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: NHS Graduate Scheme, Save the Children Korea, Reuters, IPSOS-MORI, and Labour Party. Our graduates’ job roles include: Communications Officer, HR Management, Freelance Video Producer and Reporter, Parliamentary Researcher, Research Officer, Parliamentary Candidate.