This programme is designed to provide both academic excellence and vocational development - a balance that is highly sought after by employers in today's intellectual, professional and creative industries, in this country and abroad. You will benefit from an intellectually challenging and stimulating environment for your undergraduate studies, focused on ensuring you’re a fully supported and active learner. The key to understanding another society is mastering its language. From this starting point, you can examine a country's history, its literature and culture; and by comparison you can learn more about our own society. Taking German Studies alongside History is highly complementary and an exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline. Researching primary sources is a key feature of any History degree - studying German dramatically increases the range of primary sources that you will be able to access. As well as advancing your language skills on your immersive Year Abroad, you will also develop a deep understanding and appreciation of German culture. During your degree, you will acquire skills and knowledge that are highly prized by employers in many sectors, including: Strong communication skills in English and German; An appreciation of the past and how this impacts on the present; A deep understanding of other cultures; Critical thinking skills, alongside the ability to research, analyse and interpret information; Independence and experience of living abroad; Leadership and teamwork; Handling complex information; The ability to form concise and articulate arguments; Managing your time and prioritising your workload. Graduates in these areas have gone on to work at: Amazon.fr; Capita; Eurocity Group; Harper Collins; Deloitte; Birmingham Children’s Hospital; JP Morgan; Ministry of Justice; National Trust; Teach First; Thames Water; Deutsche Bank; Weightmans LLP.