The study of a modern language and its culture in conjunction with history offers the opportunity to combine two contrasting but complementary areas of interest. In the first year, you will take a foundation course relating to the German language and culture. After this you are free to select options of special interest. Students will normally spend a year abroad in a country where German is spoken. This may be spent either studying or working, for example as a language assistant. This is a great opportunity to improve your language skills and experience life in a foreign country. Throughout the programme you will also take modules in history, chosen with assistance from your Adviser. Many students take advantage of the School of History’s strength in modern European history. Studying modern languages is about more than vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation: you will also immerse yourself in culture, spend time working or studying abroad and learn to understand the subtleties of communication. The School of History has strong engagement with the world outside universities.  Many of our staff contribute regularly to television, radio and the print media, we count an MP and a member of the House of Lords among our academic body, and through our famous Mile End Group think tank we have strong links to the worlds of journalism and politics. Assessment methods vary from module to module, and include a mixture of exams and coursework, coursework only, oral exams (including the production of a short radio programme), final-year dissertations and a range of more innovative methods, such as independent projects and creative journals. Graduates from Queen Mary’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Film go on to work in a wide variety of careers.  Some apply their degree knowledge directly, entering careers such as interpreting and teaching, whilst others transfer skills gained during study into areas such as marketing. Opportunities for work experience are substantial given Queen Mary’s location between Canary Wharf, the City and the Olympic Village. Students are encouraged to build their work experience throughout their period of study, through, for example, our QM Projects work experience scheme, QM Temps job agency, Experience Works events and QMSU Provide volunteering services. Over 800 vacancies are available to browse on the QM JobOnline vacancy site.