Learn about German language, history and culture, and gain an overview of significant events, trends, places and people in German-speaking countries at the heart of modern Europe.
Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Senior travel consultant
- Freelance translator/interpreter
- German language teacher
- Multilingual customer coordinator
- German translator/interpreter
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How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introductory German Language 1&2
- Inside Germany - Contemporary German Cultures
- Books the Nazis Burned: German Literature & Society 1914-1945
- Advanced Special Topics in German Studies
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