German Studies

Your course structure

The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including;at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent.

Most Arts majors require 75 points of study (usually six subjects) for attainment. Arts minors require 50 points of study (usually four subjects) for attainment. This means you have the opportunity to achieve two majors or one major and one minor in your course. You will also complete breadth studies and other complimentary Arts subjects.

Completing your studies

Students completing a major or minor in German Studies will need to complete a certain distribution of compulsory and elective subjects based on their entry point. German language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence of units from German 1 through to German 10 and has four entry points (German Studies 1, 3, 5 and 7). Placement in the correct entry point is determined by the German Studies program, based on the results of the online placement test. Hence all students who enrol in German at The University of Melbourne for the first time need to undertake the placement test. Thereafter students normally progress through the sequence in consecutive order. Accelerated progression is possible with the permission of the course convenor. For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this course.

Example major and minor structures for Entry Point 1

If you are taking German Studies as a major, you must complete:

• 37.5 credit points (three subjects) of Level 2 major core subjects (usually in second year)
• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Level 3 major core subjects (usually in third year)
• One (12.5 credit point) level 3 capstone subject (usually in third year)

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

A Major begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Major. The Level 2 language subjects in this Major require the completion of two first-year discipline Foundation language subjects as a pre-requisite.

For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this major.

If you are taking German Studies as a minor, you must complete:

• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Level 2 minor core subjects (usually in second year)
• 25 credit (two subjects) points of Level 3 minor core subjects (usually in third year)

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

A Minor begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Minor. It is recommended students take two foundation subjects in the discipline.

For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this minor.

Breadth studies

Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of arts, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests — just as you will in your future career.

Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise.