BA German and Music
Joint Honours
- UCAS code
- RW23
- Qualification
- BA
- Entry requirements
- ABB at A level including grade A in German and grade B in Music. Access to Leeds participants will receive a lower offer (see 'Selection principles' below). We welcome a wide range of qualifications - further details here.
- How to apply
- Applications should be made through UCAS, www.ucas.ac.uk
- Entry / admissions tests
- We may request a piece of written work or invite candidates to a selection interview.
- Selection principles
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are keen to support those who have the potential to succeed but whose personal circumstances may have affected their levels of achievement. For this reason, we encourage participation in the Access to Leeds scheme - enter the phrase 'Access to Leeds' into our search engine for details.
- Fees
Details of fees for 2012 and the University of Leeds' financial support arrangements are available at www.leeds.ac.uk/yourfinances
- Scholarships and bursaries
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For information on the University's scholarships and bursaries see www.leeds.ac.uk/yourfinances
- Modes of study and duration of the course
- 4 Years Full Time
- Why study?
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The University of Leeds offers the widest choice of Joint Honours combinations in the UK - over 250 programmes. So if you have enjoyed two subjects equally at school/college or would like to combine your favourite subject with a new area of study, then joint honours at Leeds may be for you.
Joint honours students study the same core topics as their single honours friends, but are required to choose fewer options and electives. This is to allow space in their timetable for both 'halves' of their degree.
The intellectual range of such a degree, together with the organisational skill in combining two subject areas makes you very attractive to employers. Our courses allow you to study your chosen subjects in depth, and to graduate with an honours degree covering two disciplines. - What you study
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German
Germany is at the geographical, cultural, intellectual and economic heart of Europe. Unification has started intense debates about its past and future role in world affairs. Understanding modern Germany, its language and its culture, is one of the chief aims of the Department of German.
All our courses aim for a balance between essential language skills and a range of optional modules. This means that coming to Leeds does not commit you in advance to any particular emphasis within the broad area of German studies. Through your choice of options in levels 2 and 3, you can put together a course which focuses on literature, or contemporary issues, or on specialized language skills. Few other German departments can offer such flexibility.
Music
The School of Music is one of the largest academic music departments in the country and brings together internationally acclaimed scholars, composers and performers. Courses are arranged progressively, the first year being one of introduction, the second year one of consolidation whilst in the final year you choose between courses catering for the diverse interests of our student body - from Purcell to punk or grand opera to gamelan. The quality of teaching at Leeds has been assessed as 'excellent' and we have a superb rating for student satisfaction.
Leeds has a thriving music scene. Opera North has its home here and the Leeds International Concert Season brings world-class orchestras and soloists to the city. The University also hosts the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition. - Learning and assessment
- Teaching methods are tailored to meet a variety of learning needs, through large lectures, smaller seminar and tutorial groups, performance classes, ensemble rehearsals and one-to-one tutorials. Assessment is by coursework, dissertation, essays, project and composition portfolios, oral presentations, recitals and performances, and examinations.
- Current modules taught
- http://webprod1.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201213&P=BA-GERM%26MUSC
- What facilities are available
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The School of Music is housed in purpose-built premises at the heart of the Leeds campus. Our facilities include rehearsal, performance and practice spaces; electronic studios (including professionally specified recording studios and Pro Tools suites); and multimedia computer clusters.
Centrally provided facilities include:- Fully equipped Language Centre including digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning).
- Access to both satellite television and iPTV (Internet Protocol Television).
- An Electronic Resource Information Centre offering specialised computing facilities for Translation Studies. Our Interpreter Training Suites allow you to explore a career in interpreting.
- One of the best academic libraries in the UK with over 2.8 million items.
- Dedicated free student support services, including the Careers Centre, the Skills@Library office and a Student Advice Centre.
- £360m investment in new buildings and facilities, including new 25 metre swimming pool and new 200 station gymnasium.
As a student of the University you will also benefit from excellent sporting, cultural and student union facilities.
- Study abroad opportunities
German Year Abroad
ERASMUS exchange (partners include the Universities of Dortmund, Tübingen, Leipzig, Munich, Halle and Heidelberg).Teaching English (opportunities across Austria and Germany).
Paid work placement (previously with Audi, Allianz, Bosch and BMW in Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart and other cities).
- Work placement opportunities
- The latest details and opportunities are shown by entering the phrase 'student work placements' into the search function of http://careerweb.leeds.ac.uk
- Career opportunities
- Our experienced staff can offer you support and information to help you plan your career effectively. Find further details by entering the phrase 'planning and deciding' into the search function of http://careerweb.leeds.ac.uk
- Who do I contact to visit the department?
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Before applying you may like to consider attending a pre-application open day. These will take place in June and October. Further information about these events can be found at www.leeds.ac.uk/opendays .
If you apply and are made an offer you will also be invited to a post-application Open Day. These run on a regular basis between January and March.
- Contact for further information
- Please email jointhonourslang@leeds.ac.uk or for urgent enquiries telephone 0113 343 4346.
- Other information
Our German society offers a way for students to socialise outside of lectures and to be involved with different aspects of German culture. Further details here.
Leeds University Union Music Society (LUUMS) is one of the Union's largest societies and boasts four auditioned ensembles and several non-auditioning groups. More details, here.
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German course brochure